Upper Wabash Structure No. 2
Key Takeaway
Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 916 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,147 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00710 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Wabash River Conservancy District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Wabash Structure No. 2?
Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Upper Wabash Structure No. 2?
Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 is owned by Wabash River Conservancy District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 built?
Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Upper Wabash Structure No. 2?
Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Wabash Structure No. 2?
Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 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 Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 last inspected?
Upper Wabash Structure No. 2 was last inspected on October 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.