Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1
Key Takeaway
Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 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 | 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 2,251 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00812 |
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 Sunbury
Local Government
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High HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Sunbury 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 Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1 is owned by Village of Sunbury (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1 built?
Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1 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 Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1?
Sunbury 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 Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1 last inspected?
Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 1 was last inspected on December 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.