Swanton Upground Reservoir dam
Swanton Upground Reservoir
Located in Whitehouse, Ohio, the Swanton Upground Reservoir is a significant earth dam built in 1937 by designer Kermit E. Grose. This local government-owned reservoir serves as a vital water supply source, with a storage capacity of 336 acre-feet and a surface area of 20.5 acres. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 1200 feet, providing water for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Swanton Upground Reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water security for the community. With a fair condition assessment as of September 2017, the reservoir's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide essential water resources while meeting state regulations and permitting requirements.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Swanton Upground Reservoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship. As a key component of the local water supply system, this reservoir highlights the ongoing efforts to balance human needs with natural conservation. With its rich history and essential role in water supply, the Swanton Upground Reservoir exemplifies the critical importance of sustainable water resource management in Ohio.
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 Swanton Upground Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maumee River At Waterville Oh | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek At Holland Oh | 20 cfs | → |
| Ottawa River At University Of Toledo Toledo Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| South Turkeyfoot Creek Near Shunk Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Bean Creek At Powers Oh | 173 cfs | → |
| West Creek Near Hamler Oh | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swanton Upground Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Schroders Farm
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Orleans Park
- Hood Park
- Maple Street Boat Ramp
- Corey Street Ramp
Campgrounds
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Harrison Lake State Park
- Lake Hudson State Rec Area
- Lake Hudson Semi-Modern Campground
Track Swanton Upground Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Swanton Upground Reservoir
Where does the data for Swanton 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 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 Swanton Upground Reservoir.