Van Wert Upground Reservoir No. 1

Ohio — Van Wert County — TOWN CREEK - OFFSTREAM

Location

StateOhio
CountyVan Wert
RiverTOWN CREEK - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates40.84556, -84.57667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length6,680 ft
NID Storage1,350 acre-ft
Max Storage1,350 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 4, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Van Wert

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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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