Dams in Fulton County, Ohio
10Total Dams
5High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Fulton County, Ohio
Fulton County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Fulton County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Delta Upground Reservoir No. 2 at 42 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Upground Reservoir No. 2 | High | Satisfactory | 42 | Water Supply | 1984 |
| Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2 | High | Fair | 26 | Water Supply | 1934 |
| Delta Reservoir No. 1 | High | Poor | 22 | Water Supply | 1933 |
| Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 | High | Poor | 22 | Water Supply | 1961 |
| Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 1 | High | Poor | 15 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Harrison Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 35 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 | Significant | Poor | 29 | Water Supply | 1921 |
| Fayette Sewage Lagoons | Significant | Fair | 15 | Tailings | 1963 |
| Lyons Wwt Lagoon | Significant | Satisfactory | 8 | Debris Control | 2003 |
| Metamora Upground Reservoir | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1986 |