A Bottom Sill from the Pinery Feeder Dam — Day 27
This bottom sill from the Pinery Feeder Dam has an iron spike at one end that attached to the bedrock. Wood samples will be taken to determine if the bottom sills date to the original 1827 construction.
Fishing at Pinery Dam, ca. 1895
Picnickers fish at the Pinery Feeder Dam, circa 1895. The Cuyahoga is on the right and the gate to the Pinery Feeder is on the left.
Looking West at the Pinery Feeder Dam—Day 23
With the Brecksville Diversion Dam removed, river water is now being held back by the wooden Pinery Feeder Dam. Note the bent shape. The dam was designed to send water into the Ohio & Erie Canal via a gate out ... More
Remains of the Brecksville Diversion Dam—Day 23
This view looks west across the Cuyahoga River to the abutment for the Brecksville Diversion Dam. Only a 40-foot-long by 1-foot-deep section remains below the water.
Brecksville Diversion Dam is Gone—Day 23
Looking south, an excavator sits in the Cuyahoga River between the abutments for the Brecksville Diversion Dam. Only a 40-foot-long by 1-foot-deep section remains below the water
First Photos of the Pinery Feeder Dam—Day 20
Bill Hunter from Resource Management stands on the wooden Pinery Feeder Dam, taking the first close-up look at the canal-era structure. This newly revealed dam has been underwater since 1952.
Brecksville Diversion Dam (2009)
An aerial view of the Brecksville Diversion Dam, taken in 2009 and looking west.
Anglers at the Brecksville Diversion Dam (2015)
The concrete dam, shown in 2015, was a popular fishing spot.
Brecksville Diversion Dam (2015)
Panoramic view of the Brecksville Diversion Dam showing the Pinery Feeder Gate in the center and Station Road Bridge on the right.
Paddling Below the Dam (2019) - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
A family canoes downstream of the hazardous Brecksville Diversion Dam. A huge concrete arch of the Brecksville-Northfield bridge is overhead. The historic Station Road Bridge is in the distance.
Notching the Dam—Day 8 Top Revealed
As the water level falls by Day 8, the top of the concrete Brecksville Diversion Dam becomes visible. Water flows through the notch in the foreground. The west dam abutment and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad t... More
Panorama of Both Dams—Day 20 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The arches of the Brecksville-Northfield bridge tower over the construction site. The partially removed concrete dam is in the foreground. The wooden Pinery Feeder Dam and the Station Road Bridge are in the bac... More
View of Both Dams - Day 20 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The partially removed Brecksville Diversion Dam is on the left. The canal-era Pinery Feeder Dam is now visible on the right.
Notching the Dam—Day 1 Looking East
Day 1. A view looking east of the excavator notching the Brecksville Diversion Dam. The massive concrete arches of the Brecksville-Northfield bridge rise on the left. The calm pool above the dam contrasts with ... More
Documenting Pinery Feeder Dam 5 — Day 32
Historian Scott Heberling sketches the most historic part of the Pinery Feeder Dam near the west bank. The Pinery Feeder Gate is in the background.
Inspecting the Pinery Feeder Dam Sills — Day 27
Historian Scott Heberling, right, inspects a top sill from the wooden Pinery Feeder Dam. It was one of the first pieces to be removed.
View West Without Dams — Day 35
View from Pinery Gate, taken on June 24, 2020 --the day Pinery Feeder Dam was removed.
View of Pinery Feeder Dam from Station Road Bridge— Day 27
Looking north from Station Road Bridge, the excavator jackhammers the underwater remains of the Brecksville Diversion Dam. The Pinery Feeder Dam now holds back the Cuyahoga, creating a dam pool that reflects th... More
Closure Sign by Lock 36 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Area closed sign by the gated loop off the Towpath Trail, north of the worksite.
View North from Station Road Bridge
View north of the Cuyahoga River shows the calmer water of the dam pool in the foreground with the faster flow downstream under the arch of the Brecksville-Northfield bridge.
Documenting Pinery Feeder Dam 4 — Day 32
Historian Scott Heberling wades into the Pinery Feeder Dam to take measurements. Bill Hunter from Resource Management watches from the bank.
Representatives for Friends of the Crooked River
Harold Marsh and Ken Schneider wear safety vests and hats as they stand below the notched Brecksville Diversion Dam. Friends of the Crooked River is managing the dam removal contract.
Closure Sign by the Railroad Tracks
Area closed sign by the railroad tracks at Brecksville Station, south of the worksite.
Notching the Dam—Day 8 View South
View south of the exposed Brecksville Diversion Dam. Water speeds through the new notch on left, beside the east dam abutment.
Removing Part of Pinery Feeder Dam — Day 27
A excavator starts removing the east section of Pinery Feeder Dam to lower the water level. This will give a better view of the more intact west end.
Pinery Feeder Dam (2020) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
An aerial view of the historic Pinery Feeder Dam, taken in June 2020 and looking south. The partially demolished Brecksville Diversion Dam is in the foreground.
View of Pinery Feeder Dam from Station Road Bridge— Day 27
Looking north from Station Road Bridge, the excavator jackhammers the underwater remains of the Brecksville Diversion Dam. The Pinery Feeder Dam now holds back the Cuyahoga, creating a dam pool that reflects th... More
River Access for the Excavator—Day 20
The excavator on the bank has a jackhammer attachment. This shot shows the stone ramp in the Cuyahoga River that provides heavy equipment access to the concrete dam.
Demolition of the Brecksville Diversion Dam—Day 20
The excavator rests on the east bank of the Cuyahoga River. The contractor has added a submerged stone ramp so this equipment can reach the Brecksville Diversion Dam.
Notching the Dam—Day 6 Close-up
On Day 6, the jackhammer has widened the notch in the Brecksville Diversion Dam, but the water level remains high.
Pinery Feeder Dam Removal 2 — Day 35
A view looking west of the excavator moving a wooden sill from the Pinery Feeder Dam to a pile in the Cuyahoga.
Notching the Dam—Day 1 Crew Close-up
Day 1. A close-up of the excavator notching the Brecksville Diversion Dam.
Notching the Dam—Day 6 with Scoop
View south of the Brecksville Diversion Dam. The excavator has switched to the bucket attachment. It is scooping up sediment that has accumulated behind the dam and is blocking the progress of the jackhammer.
Inspecting the Pinery Feeder Dam Sills — Day 35
Historian Scott Heberling, right, inspects the wooden Pinery Feeder Dam sills and discusses them with park staff.
View North Without Dams — Day 35
View from Station Road Bridge, taken on June 24, 2020--the day Pinery Feeder Dam was removed.
Pinery Feeder Dam Removal 2 — Day 35
A view looking west of the excavator moving a wooden sill from the Pinery Feeder Dam to a pile in the Cuyahoga.
Documenting Pinery Feeder Dam 3 — Day 32
A close-up of the contractor standing behind his large-format camera. It is sits on a tripod that straddles large rocks along the river.
Documenting Pinery Feeder Dam 3 — Day 32
A close-up of the contractor standing behind his large-format camera. It sits on a tripod that straddles large rocks along the river.
Pinery Feeder Dam Removal 3 — Day 35
The excavator piles up the wooden sills on June 24, 2020. The last section of the Pinery Feeder Dam is on the left.
Notching the Dam—Day 1 Close-up
Day 1. A close-up of the excavator notching the Brecksville Diversion Dam. Two workers watch from the abutment.
Notching the Dam—Day 6 with Gate
This view on Day 6 shows the widened the notch in the Brecksville Diversion Dam with the Pinery Feeder Gate on right.
Pinery Feeder Dam— Day 32 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Looking west at Pinery Feeder Dam after the Brecksville Diversion Dam was removed downstream. The east section was just taken out to further lower the water level.
West End of Pinery Feeder Dam — Day 27
This close-up shows the exposed wood at the west end of Pinery Feeder Dam. It was the most intact part.
Documenting Pinery Feeder Dam 2 — Day 32
A close-up of the contractor under his hood as he shoots large-format photos from the river’s edge.
Documenting Pinery Feeder Dam 1 — Day 32
A contractor aims his large-format camera at Pinery Feeder Dam as part of the historic preservation process.
Notching the Dam—Day 1 Aerial View
Day 1. An aerial view of the excavator crew notching the Brecksville Diversion Dam.
Notching the Dam—Day 1 Wide Angle
Day 1. A crew guides an excavator as it reaches into the Cuyahoga River and starts jackhammering the Brecksville Diversion Dam. Station Road Bridge is on the far right.
Close-up of the Pinery Feeder Dam—Day 20
This close-up of the historic Pinery Feeder Dam shows wooden planks over some type of wooden structure that is filled with stones. This dam will be carefully documented by a contract historian before it is demolished.
Pinery Feeder Dam Removal 1 — Day 35
A view looking west of the excavator lifting a wooden sill from the canal-era Pinery Feeder Dam. The Brecksville-Northfield bridge rises on the right.