Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4

MILLER DITCH - OFFSTREAM· Huron, Ohio· Built 1919· Earth· 18 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 21.5% in OH)
Dam Length4,593 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage544 acre-ft
Normal Storage426 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)
NID IDOH00806

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 19, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

City of Bellevue

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4?

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4?

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 is owned by City of Bellevue (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 built?

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 was completed in 1919, making it 107 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4?

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4?

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 last inspected?

Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 4 was last inspected on June 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.