Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 dam
Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1
Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1, located in Fulton, Ohio, is a vital water supply structure designed by W.J. Sherman Co. in Toledo, Ohio. Completed in 1921, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 3300 feet, with a storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. Despite its aging infrastructure, the reservoir is regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources to ensure compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures.
With a primary purpose of water supply, Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 serves the community of Texas, Ohio, by providing a reliable source of water for its residents. However, the dam's condition is assessed as poor, with a significant hazard potential, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures. The last inspection in November 2017 revealed the deteriorating state of the dam, warranting attention to prevent any potential safety risks and ensure the continued functioning of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As a significant water storage facility in the region, Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 plays a crucial role in meeting the water supply needs of the community. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, efforts are being made to address the dam's poor condition and mitigate potential risks. It is imperative that necessary maintenance and risk management measures are implemented to safeguard this important water resource for the future.
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. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Turkeyfoot Creek Near Shunk Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Bean Creek At Powers Oh | 42 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River At Stryker Oh | 48 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River Near Evansport Oh | 86 cfs | → |
| Maumee River Near Defiance Oh | 2,890 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. 1.
Boat launches
- Wauseon Reservoir No. 2
- Archbold Reservoir No. 2
- Archbold Reservoir No. 1
- Delta Reservoir No. 2
- Delta Reservoir No. 1
- Napoleon Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Harrison Lake State Park
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Lake Hudson Semi-Modern Campground
- Lake Hudson State Rec Area
- Coulter
- Appleseed
Fishing spots
Track Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1
Where does the data for Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1 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 Wauseon Upground Reservoir No. 1.