Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 1
Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 1 is an earth dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1874. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 1
The primary purpose of Bellevue 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 Bellevue (local government). It impounds the Snyders Ditch - Offstream near Bellevue.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 4,010 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1874, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 05/03/2023.
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 | Huron |
| Nearest City | Bellevue |
| River/Stream | Snyders Ditch - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.26833, -82.82667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Bellevue |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00804 |
| Federal ID | OH00804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |