Fostoria Upground Reservoir No. 5

Ohio — Hancock County — EAST BRANCH PORTAGE RIVER - OFFSTREAM

Location

StateOhio
CountyHancock
RiverEAST BRANCH PORTAGE RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.11583, -83.44722

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length9,820 ft
NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 24, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Fostoria

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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