Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1
Key Takeaway
Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 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 | 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00783 |
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
Village of McComb
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 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 Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 is owned by Village of McComb (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 built?
Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 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 Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 last inspected?
Mccomb Upground Reservoir No. 1 was last inspected on September 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.