Wellington Upground Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Wellington Upground Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 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 | 35 ft (taller than 73.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 11,391 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00774 |
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 Wellington
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wellington Upground Reservoir?
Wellington 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 Wellington Upground Reservoir?
Wellington Upground Reservoir is owned by Village of Wellington (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wellington Upground Reservoir built?
Wellington Upground Reservoir was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Wellington Upground Reservoir?
Wellington 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 Wellington Upground Reservoir?
Wellington Upground Reservoir has a dam height of 35 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 Wellington Upground Reservoir last inspected?
Wellington Upground Reservoir was last inspected on October 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.