Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1
Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Ohio, built in 1921. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1
The primary purpose of Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 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 Wauseon (local government). It impounds the Offstream near Texas.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 3,300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Texas |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.51306, -84.15250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Wauseon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00790 |
| Federal ID | OH00790 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |