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FreshwaterQuarryClosed or Restricted SiteUnverified

NBM Dive Site Resource

Circleville Twin Quarries

Circleville, Ohio, United States

A long-established pair of quarry dive sites near Circleville documented by PADI and regional dive references; recent community reporting indicates the operation may be closed.

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Generic flooded quarry used until a photograph of this dive site is available
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WaterFreshwater
AccessDo not enter without explicit current permission. Treat the site as closed or access-unconfirmed unless the owner or managing operator confirms otherwise.
ExperienceHistorical quarry dive destination; any future access must follow current operator requirements.
Maximum depthHistorically about 40 ft / 12 m; do not rely on legacy figures.
Best seasonAccess currently uncertain and reported closed; retain the profile to prevent reliance on obsolete access information.
VisibilityVariable and easily disturbed; obtain a current local report before diving.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
Automatically checked
No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Two quarry basins with a long history of regional training and recreational diving.

Quarry-only module

Quarry layout and services

This section appears only for quarries and mines, with the practical details divers need for entries, training areas, submerged features, surface support, and current operations.

Current operating status
Access currently uncertain and reported closed; retain the profile to prevent reliance on obsolete access information.
Submerged attractions
Two quarry basins with a long history of regional training and recreational diving.
Onsite dive services
No current facilities should be assumed.
Surface facilities
No current facilities should be assumed.

Before you arrive

Access notes

The site is not presented as open. Verify ownership and written permission before any visit.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Trespass risk, unconfirmed closure, cold water, thermoclines, low visibility and submerged objects.

At the site

Facilities and support

No current facilities should be assumed.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.