Lost Creek Upground Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Lost Creek Upground Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1917 and is 109 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 | 38 ft (taller than 79.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 9,880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00522 |
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 Lima
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lost Creek Upground Reservoir?
Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek Upground Reservoir?
Lost Creek Upground Reservoir is owned by City of Lima (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lost Creek Upground Reservoir built?
Lost Creek Upground Reservoir was completed in 1917, making it 109 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 Lost Creek Upground Reservoir?
Lost Creek Upground Reservoir 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 Lost Creek Upground Reservoir?
Lost Creek Upground Reservoir has a dam height of 38 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 Lost Creek Upground Reservoir last inspected?
Lost Creek Upground Reservoir was last inspected on May 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.