Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 878 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,497 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00151 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
City of Bucyrus
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam 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 Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam is owned by City of Bucyrus (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam built?
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam 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 Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 1 Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.