Upper Sandusky Reservoir #2
Upper Sandusky Reservoir #2 is an earth dam located in Wyandot County, Ohio, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Sandusky Reservoir #2
The primary purpose of Upper Sandusky Reservoir #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 City Of Upper Sandusky (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 9,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,081 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 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 05/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wyandot |
| Nearest City | Upper Sandusky |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Sandusky River |
| Coordinates | 40.81833, -83.25889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,081 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,081 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,594 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Upper Sandusky |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03045 |
| Federal ID | OH03045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |