Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5

About Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5

The primary purpose of Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5 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 Bellevue (local government). It impounds the Frink Run - Offstream near Monroeville.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 6,882 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,607 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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 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 06/25/2021.

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