Bowling Green Upground Res & Sludge Lgns
Bowling Green Upground Res & Sludge Lgns is an earth dam located in Wood County, Ohio, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bowling Green Upground Res & Sludge Lgns
The primary purpose of Bowling Green Upground Res & Sludge Lgns 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 Bowling Green (local government). It impounds the Maumee River - Offstream near Waterville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 6,720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 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 06/29/2022.
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 | Wood |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Maumee River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.47667, -83.73167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Bowling Green |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02767 |
| Federal ID | OH02767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |