Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5 is an earth dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5

The primary purpose of Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5 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 Bellevue (local government). It impounds the Frink Run - Offstream near Monroeville.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 6,882 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,607 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2021.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyHuron
Nearest CityMonroeville
River/StreamFrink Run - Offstream
Coordinates41.21500, -82.77500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length6,882 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,607 acre-ft
Max Storage2,607 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,094 acre-ft
Surface Area85 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Bellevue
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00757
Federal IDOH00757
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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