Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3 dam
Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3
Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3, located in Shelby, Ohio, is a vital water supply reservoir managed by the local government. Built in 1993 by the Poggemeyer Design Group, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 1320 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1060 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 51.2 acres and is fed by the Black Fork Mohican River as an offstream water source.
The dam's primary purpose is water supply, serving the community's needs while also regulating water flow and providing flood control. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2019 deemed it satisfactory, with regular inspections ensuring its safety. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates and inspects the dam, enforcing necessary measures to maintain its integrity and protect against potential risks.
Overall, Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Richland County, Ohio. Its strategic location, design, and operational oversight contribute to sustainable water supply, flood protection, and environmental stewardship in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this reservoir represents a key infrastructure asset that exemplifies responsible water management practices and resilience 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 Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Fork Mohican River At Shelby Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Bucyrus Oh | 28 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Republic Oh | · | → |
| Honey Creek At Melmore Oh | 42 cfs | → |
| Whetstone Creek At Mt Gilead Oh | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3.
Boat launches
- Bucyrus Reservoir No. 2
- New London Reservoir Park/Campground
- Gay Street Bucyrus
- Bellevue Reservoir
- Mohican State Park
Track Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3 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 Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3
Where does the data for Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3 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 Shelby Upground Reservoir No. 3.