Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2 dam
Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2
Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2, located in Texas, Ohio, is a key water supply source with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1934. The reservoir, designed by K.E. Grose, stands at a height of 26 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 1064 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 804 acre-feet and a surface area of 50.9 acres, this reservoir plays a vital role in providing water to the local community.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2 is subject to regular state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation. Despite being labeled as having a high hazard potential, the reservoir has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in November 2017. With a maximum discharge rate of 5 cubic feet per second, this reservoir is equipped to handle water supply demands while maintaining safety standards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the significance of Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2 in providing essential water supply services to the Fulton County community in Ohio. Its historical roots, state-regulated operations, and critical role in water management make it a noteworthy asset in the region's water infrastructure.
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 Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Turkeyfoot Creek Near Shunk Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| Bean Creek At Powers Oh | 158 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River At Stryker Oh | 113 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River Near Evansport Oh | 201 cfs | → |
| Maumee River Near Defiance Oh | 1,630 cfs | → |
| West Creek Near Hamler Oh | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2.
Boat launches
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area
- Five Mile Creek Wildlife Access
- Schroders Farm
- Orleans Park
- Hood Park
Campgrounds
- Harrison Lake State Park
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Lake Hudson Semi-Modern Campground
- Lake Hudson State Rec Area
- Coulter
- Appleseed
Track Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2
Where does the data for Wauseon 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 Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 2.