Delphos Reservoir Dam dam
Delphos Reservoir Dam
Delphos Reservoir Dam, located in Van Wert, Ohio, is a crucial water supply structure managed by the local government. Completed in 2007, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 6,130 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 1,550 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 49 acres and serves the primary purpose of supplying water to the community.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, this dam on the Little Auglaize River is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential, a 2017 assessment deemed the dam's condition as satisfactory. With a five-year inspection frequency, the Delphos Reservoir Dam remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Supported by BBC&M Engineering, Inc., this dam plays a crucial role in water supply management for the city of Delphos and surrounding areas. Its completion in 2007 marked a significant milestone in ensuring a reliable water source for the community, while its state-regulated operations and inspections uphold safety standards to mitigate potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Delphos Reservoir Dam stands as a key infrastructure supporting sustainable water management practices in Ohio.
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 Delphos Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Auglaize River Near Fort Jennings Oh | 64 cfs | → |
| Ottawa River Near Kalida Oh | 64 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Near Dupont Oh | 144 cfs | → |
| Auglaize River Near Kossuth Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Little Auglaize River At Melrose Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Ottawa River At Lima Oh | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Delphos Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Delphos Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Delphos Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Delphos Reservoir Dam 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 Delphos Reservoir Dam.