Pixelle Upground Reservoir Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Pixelle Upground Reservoir in Ross, Ohio is a privately owned water resource managed by the Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

This reservoir, situated in Three Locks, serves as a tailings storage facility with a dam height of 14.1 feet and a storage capacity of 257.3 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the reservoir plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

With a surface area of 17.1 acres and a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, Pixelle Upground Reservoir contributes to the regulation of water flow in the Paint Creek offstream. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 189 acre-feet and was last inspected in October 2017, with inspections scheduled every 5 years. Although lacking in detailed risk management measures, the reservoir continues to be a vital component of the water infrastructure in the area.

Water and climate enthusiasts interested in reservoir management and water resource regulation will find Pixelle Upground Reservoir an intriguing case study. With its unique positioning in the Paint Creek watershed and its role in tailings storage, this privately owned reservoir presents challenges and opportunities for sustainable water management practices in Ohio. Despite its current condition assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the efficient and safe operation of this critical water resource infrastructure.

Dam Length

5200

Dam Height

14.1

River Or Stream

PAINT CREEK - OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17.1

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

257.3

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

14
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.