Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1 dam
Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1
Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1, located in Hancock County, Ohio, is a vital water resource managed by the local government for water supply purposes. Constructed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 4,969 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 4,008 acre-feet. Situated on the Blanchard River offstream, this reservoir covers an area of 188 acres and serves as a crucial component of the local water infrastructure.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1 undergoes regular inspections with a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment. With a history of construction by JONES AND HENRY, LTD. from Toledo, Ohio, this reservoir plays a significant role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. The reservoir's location, close to Findlay City, ensures a reliable water supply for the surrounding communities, contributing to sustainable water resource management in the area.
Despite its age, Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1 continues to meet regulatory standards, demonstrating its importance as a key water supply infrastructure in the region. With a focus on water supply and safety, this reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for the local population and serves as a critical asset for managing water resources in Hancock County, Ohio. As climate change impacts water availability, the proper maintenance and management of reservoirs like this become increasingly essential for ensuring a sustainable water supply in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh | 232 cfs | → |
| Lye Creek Above Findlay Oh | 90 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek Above Findlay Oh | 239 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Below Mt. Blanchard Oh | 155 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Near Findlay Oh | 381 cfs | → |
| Tymochtee Creek At Crawford Oh | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1.
Track Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1
Where does the data for Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 1.