Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3
Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3 is an earth dam located in Richland County, Ohio, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3
The primary purpose of Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3 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 City Of Shelby (local government). It impounds the Black Fork Mohican River - Offstream near Shelby.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 6,627 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2024.
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 | Richland |
| Nearest City | Shelby |
| River/Stream | Black Fork Mohican River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.91111, -82.65167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,627 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,060 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Shelby |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02853 |
| Federal ID | OH02853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |