Delta Upground Reservoir No. 2
Delta Upground Reservoir No. 2 is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Ohio, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Delta Upground Reservoir No. 2
The primary purpose of Delta Upground Reservoir No. 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 Delta (local government). It impounds the Bad Creek - Offstream near Delta.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 5,728 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,510 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% 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 | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Bad Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.59333, -84.01500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,728 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Delta |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01592 |
| Federal ID | OH01592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |