Monroeville Upground Reservoir
Monroeville Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Monroeville Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Monroeville Upground Reservoir 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 Monroeville (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To West Branch Huron near Monroeville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 3,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Nearest City | Monroeville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To West Branch Huron |
| Coordinates | 41.23222, -82.71306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Monroeville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02983 |
| Federal ID | OH02983 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |