Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam dam
Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam
The Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam, also known as No. 1, is a crucial structure located in Monocue, Ohio, that serves as a water supply source for the region. Constructed in 1957 by MADISON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches for 1600 feet, with a storage capacity of 850 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to the Sandusky River, this dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its importance for water supply, the Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition, with significant hazard potential. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 455 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.38 square miles, making it a critical component of the local water infrastructure. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1650 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and ensuring water availability for the community.
The dam's last inspection took place in June 2018, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring to address its poor condition. As a key water resource structure in the area, the Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam is essential for water supply and flood control, underscoring the importance of investing in its upkeep and compliance with safety standards to safeguard the surrounding environment and 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 Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky River Near Upper Sandusky Oh | 96 cfs | → |
| Tymochtee Creek At Crawford Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Bucyrus Oh | 35 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Melmore Oh | 46 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Below Mt. Blanchard Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Larue Oh | 85 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir
- Gay Street Bucyrus
- Bucyrus Reservoir No. 2
- Jackson Landing
- Reservoir Boat Ramps
Track Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam 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 Significant 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 Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam.