Veterans Memorial Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Veterans Memorial Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 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 | 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 12,249 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 161 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02730 |
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 Fostoria
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Veterans Memorial Reservoir?
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Reservoir?
Veterans Memorial Reservoir is owned by City of Fostoria (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Veterans Memorial Reservoir built?
Veterans Memorial Reservoir was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Veterans Memorial Reservoir?
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Reservoir?
Veterans Memorial Reservoir has a dam height of 32 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 Veterans Memorial Reservoir last inspected?
Veterans Memorial Reservoir was last inspected on June 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.