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Local Parks: Huffman MetroPark

Lower Valley Pike
Dayton, OH 45424
Phone: (937) 275-7275
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Huffman Dam is part of a system of five earthen flood control dams managed by the Miami Conservancy District. They were built after the flood of 1913 to protect the Miami Valley. The system is a unique design developed by Arthur Morgan to allow normal water flow to pass, while flood waters are held back. Excess water is retained only long enough to drain safely away.

The construction of Huffman Dam required moving the entire village of Osborn from what was to become a flood basin. It was joined with the village of Fairfield and is now known as Fairborn. Huffman Lake was created when soil was removed to build the dam.

Mad River: This scenic stream flows cool, swift and clear during most of the year due to the numerous springs from glacial deposits in west-central Ohio that feed it. Lush forests and abundant wildlife can be found along its banks.

Wildlife: Whether it is abundant waterfowl, white-tailed deer, beaver or an occasional coyote, hikers are often treated to views of wildlife from the trails. In addition, Huffman provides habitat for hawks, owls and the Indiana bat.

About the park

368 Acres Fishing-Pond/Lake Fishing-Rivers Cross-Country Sking Canoeing & Kayaking-River/Lake Boating Flood Control Dams Picnic Shelters Public Walks Cross-Country Skiing Sledding

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