Houston Upground Reservoir
Houston Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Ohio, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Houston Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Houston 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 Blanchester (local government). It impounds the West Fork East Fork - Offstream near Westboro.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Westboro |
| River/Stream | West Fork East Fork - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.28222, -83.91833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Blanchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00447 |
| Federal ID | OH00447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |