North Baltimore Ug Res No. 1 & 2

North Baltimore Ug Res No. 1 & 2 is an earth dam located in Wood County, Ohio, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About North Baltimore Ug Res No. 1 & 2

The primary purpose of North Baltimore Ug Res No. 1 & 2 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 North Baltimore (local government). It impounds the Rocky Ford Creek - Offstream near North Baltimore.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 7,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,228 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2024.

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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High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyWood
Nearest CityNorth Baltimore
River/StreamRocky Ford Creek - Offstream
Coordinates41.16806, -83.66944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length7,200 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,228 acre-ft
Max Storage1,228 acre-ft
Normal Storage916 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVillage of North Baltimore
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/12/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00777
Federal IDOH00777
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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