Amicks Upground Reservoir dam
Amicks Upground Reservoir
Amicks Upground Reservoir, located in Morrow County, Ohio, is a vital water supply resource designed by Rackoff and Associates and completed in 1968. This offstream reservoir serves as a primary source for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 1,035 acre-feet and a surface area of 55.9 acres. Despite its crucial role, the reservoir's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a high hazard potential, indicating the need for maintenance and upgrades to ensure its continued functionality.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Amicks Upground Reservoir is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The reservoir stands at a dam height of 40 feet, stretching 4,500 feet in length. Its drainage area covers 0.09 square miles, highlighting its importance in the region's water management system. With a maximum discharge capacity of 45 cubic feet per second, the reservoir plays a significant role in water resource management in the area.
Despite its aging infrastructure and maintenance challenges, Amicks Upground Reservoir remains a critical water supply asset in Morrow County, Ohio. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the resilience and safety of such structures becomes increasingly important. With ongoing assessments and potential risk management measures, the reservoir can continue to serve its community effectively while adapting to the evolving climate 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 Amicks Upground Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Creek At Mt Gilead Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Bucyrus Oh | 35 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Mohican River At Shelby Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Upper Sandusky Oh | 130 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Amicks Upground Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Bucyrus Reservoir No. 2
- Gay Street Bucyrus
- Delaware State Park - East Ramp
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir
- Panhandle Road Troy Township
- Delaware State Park - South/South Of Ramp
Track Amicks Upground Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Amicks Upground Reservoir
Where does the data for Amicks Upground Reservoir 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 Amicks Upground Reservoir.