Yellow Creek Upground Reservoir
Yellow Creek Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Ohio, built in 2006. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Yellow Creek Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Yellow Creek 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 Leipsic (local government). It impounds the Yellow Creek - Offstream near Custar.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 6,140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,495 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Custar |
| River/Stream | Yellow Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.10667, -83.92861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,140 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,495 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,495 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Leipsic |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00771 |
| Federal ID | OH00771 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |