Wellington Upground Reservoir
Wellington Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wellington Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Wellington 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 Wellington (local government). It impounds the Charlemont Creek - Offstream near Wellington.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 11,391 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 163 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,632 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 12/13/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% 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 | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Charlemont Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.15833, -82.23333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,391 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,632 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,632 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,970 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Wellington |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00774 |
| Federal ID | OH00774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |