Delphos Reservoir Dam
Delphos Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Van Wert County, Ohio, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Delphos Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Delphos Reservoir Dam 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 Delphos (local government). It impounds the Little Auglaize near Delphos.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 6,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/27/2022.
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 | Van Wert |
| Nearest City | Delphos |
| River/Stream | Little Auglaize |
| Coordinates | 40.87917, -84.36694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,348 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Delphos |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03148 |
| Federal ID | OH03148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |