Raccoon Creek Upground Reservoir
Raccoon Creek Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Sandusky County, Ohio, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Raccoon Creek Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Raccoon 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 Raccoon Creek - Offstream near Clyde.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 5,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 934 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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 | Sandusky |
| Nearest City | Clyde |
| River/Stream | Raccoon Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.29000, -82.97833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 934 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 934 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 755 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 77 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 | OH00754 |
| Federal ID | OH00754 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |