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.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 7,200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | North Baltimore |
| River/Stream | Rocky Ford Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.16806, -83.66944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 916 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of North Baltimore |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00777 |
| Federal ID | OH00777 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |