Obringer Upground Reservoir
Obringer Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Ohio, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Obringer Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Obringer Upground 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 Washington (local government). It impounds the Off-stream Of Broken Knife near New Washington.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 06/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | New Washington |
| River/Stream | Off-stream Of Broken Knife |
| Coordinates | 40.95139, -82.86222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of New Washington |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02931 |
| Federal ID | OH02931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |