Youngstown Upground Reservoir dam
Youngstown Upground Reservoir
Youngstown Upground Reservoir, also known as Mvsd Distributing Reservoir, is a concrete dam located in Mahoning, Ohio. Built in 1929, this reservoir serves as a crucial water supply source for the city of Youngstown. With a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.45 acres, the reservoir plays a key role in meeting the water demands of the local community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, Youngstown Upground Reservoir boasts a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential. Despite these challenges, the reservoir continues to be inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam stands at a height of 29.4 feet and has a length of 1584 feet, showcasing the impressive engineering behind its design and construction.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Youngstown Upground Reservoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship. As a vital component of the local water supply system, this reservoir serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for continued investment in maintaining and enhancing our critical water infrastructure for future generations.
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 Youngstown Upground Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River Below West Ave At Youngstown Oh | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Lowellville Oh | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh | 830 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 46 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 308 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Youngstown Upground Reservoir.
Boat launches
- West Middlesex Access
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- Bessemer Lake
- Pa 208;Pa 551 Pulaski
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Mosquito Lake State Park
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Shenango
- West Branch State Park
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Kool Lakes Family Campground
Paddle runs
Track Youngstown Upground Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Youngstown Upground Reservoir
Where does the data for Youngstown Upground 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 Youngstown Upground Reservoir.