Buckeye Water District Reservoir dam
Buckeye Water District Reservoir
The Buckeye Water District Reservoir, located in Wellsville, Ohio, is a vital water supply source designed by ARCADIS and completed in 2008. This Earth-type dam stands at 56 feet tall and spans 1200 feet, with a storage capacity of 32.4 million gallons and a surface area of 1.8 acres. Recognized for its importance in water management, the reservoir is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation.
With a primary purpose of water supply, the Buckeye Water District Reservoir plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of Columbiana County and its surrounding areas. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory and is equipped to handle emergencies effectively. The reservoir's strategic location along Little Yellow Creek ensures access to a reliable water source while adhering to state regulatory standards, making it a key asset in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As a local government-owned structure, the Buckeye Water District Reservoir serves as a testament to responsible infrastructure development and sustainable water management practices. With a focus on meeting water supply demands, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance, this reservoir exemplifies the importance of prioritizing water resources in the face of evolving climate challenges. Its role in safeguarding the community's water security and resilience underscores the critical need for effective water infrastructure planning and management in the region.
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 Buckeye Water District Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 349 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 63 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 16 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek At Moffatts Mill | 68 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Beaver Falls | 3,250 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Wampum | 2,290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckeye Water District Reservoir.
Track Buckeye Water District 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 Buckeye Water District Reservoir
Where does the data for Buckeye Water District 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 Buckeye Water District Reservoir.