Norwalk Memorial Reservoir
Norwalk Memorial Reservoir is an earth dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Norwalk Memorial Reservoir
The primary purpose of Norwalk Memorial 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 Norwalk (local government). It impounds the Norwalk Creek near Norwalk.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 4,940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,022 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 05/18/2021.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% 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 | Huron |
| Nearest City | Norwalk |
| River/Stream | Norwalk Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.23500, -82.59000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,022 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,022 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,608 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,078 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Norwalk |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00761 |
| Federal ID | OH00761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |