Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2
Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Ohio, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2
The primary purpose of Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 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 Archbold (local government). It impounds the Brush Creek - Offstream near Archbold.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 5,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 777 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 06/20/2023.
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 | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Archbold |
| River/Stream | Brush Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.51833, -84.29333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 777 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 777 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 555 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Archbold |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00792 |
| Federal ID | OH00792 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |