Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2 dam
Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2
Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2, located in Hancock County, Ohio, is a key water resource infrastructure designed by Floyd G. Browne and Associates in 1971. This earth dam structure stands at 32 feet high, stretching over 17,525 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 19,478 acre-feet. The reservoir serves as a vital water supply source for the city of Findlay, drawing from the Blanchard River offstream.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2 plays a crucial role in maintaining water security for the region. With a surface area of 624 acres and a drainage area of 1.01 square miles, this reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 16,368 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 110 cubic feet per second. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, the dam is categorized as having a high hazard potential, calling for regular inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate resilience will find Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2 an intriguing case study in sustainable water management. As a critical component of the local water supply infrastructure, this reservoir exemplifies the importance of sound design, regulatory oversight, and emergency preparedness in ensuring the reliability and safety of our water resources in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh | 77 cfs | → |
| Lye Creek Above Findlay Oh | 15 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek Above Findlay Oh | 24 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Below Mt. Blanchard Oh | 15 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Near Findlay Oh | 131 cfs | → |
| Tymochtee Creek At Crawford Oh | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2.
Track Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Findlay Upground Reservoir No. 2
Where does the data for Findlay 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
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