Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5 dam
Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5
Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5, located in Delaware, Ohio, serves as a vital water supply resource for the area, with a capacity of 3,376 acre-feet and a surface area of 84.4 acres. Completed in 2004, this earth dam stands at a height of 45.3 feet along the Olentangy River, providing essential water storage for the region. The reservoir is owned by a public utility and falls under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring proper regulation, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its integrity.
The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, prompting a fair condition assessment in 2018. Regular inspections are conducted every five years, with emergency action plans in place to address any potential risks. The reservoir plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 173 cubic feet per second. Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5 stands as a testament to sustainable water infrastructure development and the importance of proactive maintenance to ensure long-term safety and effectiveness in the face of changing environmental conditions.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5 is a key asset in the region's water supply infrastructure. Managed by a public utility and meeting state regulatory standards, this reservoir represents a critical component of the local water resource management system. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, the proactive maintenance and monitoring of facilities like Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5 are essential for ensuring a reliable and resilient water supply for the community.
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 Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Bellepoint Oh | 971 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh | 983 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh | 2,540 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Sunbury Oh | 1,090 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5.
Boat launches
- Riverside Drive Concord Township
- Twin Lakes Boat Ramp
- Berlin Township
- Alum Creek State Park - Cheshire
- Alum Creek State Park - New Galena
- Alum Creek State Park - Howard Road
Campgrounds
Track Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5 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 Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5
Where does the data for Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5 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 Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 5.