Amick Upground Reservoir
Amick Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Morrow County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Amick Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Amick 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 City Of Galion (local government). It impounds the Offstream near Iberia.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,035 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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 | Morrow |
| Nearest City | Iberia |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.70556, -82.82278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,035 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,035 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 804 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Galion |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00686 |
| Federal ID | OH00686 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |