Metamora Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Ohio, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 2,412 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 Metamora Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Metamora Upground Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village of Metamora (local government). It impounds the Tributary to Tenmile Creek - Offstream near Metamora.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Metamora |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Tenmile Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.71167, -83.93667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,412 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Metamora |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02779 |
| Federal ID | OH02779 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |