New London Reservoir
New London Reservoir is an earth dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New London Reservoir
The primary purpose of New London 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 New London (local government). It impounds the Vermilion River - Offstream near Fitchville.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 11,805 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 220 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,365 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 05/25/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% 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 | Fitchville |
| River/Stream | Vermilion River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.06611, -82.42500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,805 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,239 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of New London |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00952 |
| Federal ID | OH00952 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |