Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 dam
Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2
Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2, located in Fulton County, Ohio, was completed in 1961 with a primary purpose of water supply. This Earth-type dam stands at 22.4 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 777 acre-feet. The reservoir covers an area of 45.1 acres and is fed by Brush Creek offstream.
Managed by the local government, Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is considered to be in fair condition as of the last assessment in May 2018. The emergency action plan was last revised in July 2020.
With a strategic location in Archbold, this reservoir plays a crucial role in providing water supply for the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find the engineering details and management aspects of Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 fascinating, particularly in understanding its contribution to sustainable water management and the challenges associated with maintaining dam safety in the face of changing 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 Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffin River At Stryker Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River Near Evansport Oh | 181 cfs | → |
| Bean Creek At Powers Oh | 164 cfs | → |
| Maumee River Near Defiance Oh | 1,760 cfs | → |
| South Turkeyfoot Creek Near Shunk Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Auglaize River Near Defiance Oh | 604 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2.
Boat launches
- Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area
- Five Mile Creek Wildlife Access
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Lake La Su An
- Skinner Highway 2590, Rome Township
- Oakwood Ramp
Campgrounds
- Harrison Lake State Park
- Lake Hudson Semi-Modern Campground
- Lake Hudson State Rec Area
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Coulter
- Appleseed
Fishing spots
Track Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Archbold Upground Reservoir No. 2
Where does the data for Archbold 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.
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