Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No.
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3, located in Mount Air, Ohio, is a vital water resource infrastructure designed by BBC&M Engineering Inc. The reservoir, completed in 1994, serves as a key water supply source for the region, with a storage capacity of 774 acre-feet and a surface area of 29.3 acres. Situated along the Olentangy River, this offstream reservoir plays a crucial role in water management for Delaware County.
With a dam height of 51 feet and a length of 4490 feet, Del-Co Upland Storage Reservoir No. 3 is regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. The reservoir has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with the last inspection conducted in July 2018. Despite its age, the reservoir continues to fulfill its primary purpose of providing water supply to the community, with a normal storage capacity of 638 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 23 cubic feet per second. As a public utility-owned structure, this reservoir plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
4490 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
OLENTANGY RIVER - OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
29.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
774 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
51 |