Beaver Creek Upground Reservoir
Beaver Creek Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Seneca County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beaver Creek Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Beaver Creek 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 City Of Clyde (local government). It impounds the Beaver Creek - Offstream near Greensprings.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 8,544 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 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 06/14/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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 | Seneca |
| Nearest City | Greensprings |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.23833, -83.02056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,544 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Clyde |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00469 |
| Federal ID | OH00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |