Upper Wabash Structure No. 3 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
The Upper Wabash Structure No.
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Summary
3 Dam, located in Mercer, Ohio, along the Fort Creek, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam stands at a height of 28.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,714 acre-feet. With a satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2019, the dam poses a high hazard potential, but its risk assessment is moderate (3).
Despite being an uncontrolled spillway dam with uncontrolled outlet gates, the Upper Wabash Structure No. 3 Dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in October 2019. With a moderate risk management approach in place, it is important to acknowledge the critical role this dam plays in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. As a climate and water resource enthusiast, understanding the infrastructure and management of such dams is essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1955 |
Dam Height |
28.3 |
River Or Stream |
FORT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
77.8 |
Drainage Area |
4.7 |
Nid Storage |
1714 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Upper Wabash Structure No. 3 Dam