Upper Woodsfield Reservoir Dam
Upper Woodsfield Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Upper Woodsfield Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Woodsfield Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Woodsfield (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Sunfish Creek near Coats.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Coats |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Sunfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.79639, -81.12389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 679 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Woodsfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00213 |
| Federal ID | OH00213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |