Celeryville Upground Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Celeryville Upground Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 6,928 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00704 |
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
Celeryville Conservancy District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Celeryville Upground Reservoir?
Celeryville Upground Reservoir 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 Celeryville Upground Reservoir?
Celeryville Upground Reservoir is owned by Celeryville Conservancy District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Celeryville Upground Reservoir built?
Celeryville Upground Reservoir was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Celeryville Upground Reservoir?
Celeryville Upground Reservoir serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Celeryville Upground Reservoir?
Celeryville Upground Reservoir has a dam height of 22 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 Celeryville Upground Reservoir last inspected?
Celeryville Upground Reservoir was last inspected on May 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.