Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2 dam
Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2
Located in Burtonville, Ohio, Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2 is a key water resource managed by the local government with a high hazard potential. Built in 1963, this Earth-type dam stands at 31 feet tall and spans 6200 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1382 acre-feet and a normal storage of 1074 acre-feet. With a surface area of 55.6 acres and serving as an offstream reservoir, it plays a crucial role in water supply for the region.
The dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. While the condition assessment as of May 2019 deemed it satisfactory, its high hazard potential underscores the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment for the reservoir are currently unclear, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
In the event of emergencies, it is essential for stakeholders and the local community to have up-to-date information and contacts for effective response. With the potential impacts of climate change on water resources becoming more pronounced, the management and maintenance of structures like Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2 are crucial for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving 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 Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek Near Greenfield Oh | 79 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River Near Oldtown Oh | 96 cfs | → |
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Holes Creek Near Kettering Oh | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2.
Boat launches
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2 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 Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2
Where does the data for Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2 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 Wilmington Upground Reservoir No. 2.