Clarksville Upground Reservoir
Clarksville Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Ohio, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Clarksville Upground Reservoir
Clarksville Upground Reservoir is a dam in Clinton, Ohio. The dam is owned by Village Of Clarksville (local government). It impounds the Offstream near Clarksville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Clarksville |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.39667, -83.97917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Village of Clarksville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01401 |
| Federal ID | OH01401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |