Paulding Upground Reservoir
Paulding Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Paulding County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paulding Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Paulding Upground Reservoir 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 Paulding (local government). It impounds the Offstream near Latty.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 7,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,408 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Paulding |
| Nearest City | Latty |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.12250, -84.58778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,408 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,408 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Paulding |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00476 |
| Federal ID | OH00476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |