Veterans Memorial Reservoir dam
Veterans Memorial Reservoir
Veterans Memorial Reservoir, located in Fostoria, Ohio, is a vital water supply source managed by the local government. The reservoir, completed in 1992, holds a maximum storage capacity of 4,834.3 acre-feet and covers an area of 160.8 acres. With a dam height of 32 feet and a length of 12,249 feet, the reservoir plays a crucial role in providing water to the surrounding community.
The East Branch Portage River serves as the offstream source for the reservoir, which is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Despite having a high hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2016. The structure is designed to withstand a maximum discharge of 47 cubic feet per second and is equipped with outlet gates for water management.
Veterans Memorial Reservoir not only serves as a reliable water supply source but also contributes to the overall water management efforts in Hancock County, Ohio. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for the local community while adhering to state regulations and inspection protocols.
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 Veterans Memorial Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh | 69 cfs | → |
| Lye Creek Above Findlay Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Near Findlay Oh | 165 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River At Tiffin Oh | 311 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek Above Findlay Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Tiffin Oh | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Veterans Memorial Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Reservoir Boat Ramps
- Jackson Landing
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Schroders Farm
- Hood Park
Campgrounds
Track Veterans Memorial Reservoir in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Veterans Memorial Reservoir
Where does the data for Veterans Memorial Reservoir 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 Veterans Memorial Reservoir.