O'shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh Reservoir
As of August 23, 2026, O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh is holding 850 ft of water — 100% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir is located near Dublin, Ohio and was created in the 1920s to provide drinking water for the city of Columbus. The reservoir is fed by several creeks and streams, including the Scioto River. It has a surface area of 1,150 acres and a maximum depth of 45 feet. The reservoir is primarily used for drinking water, but it also serves as a recreational area for fishing, boating, and hiking. O'Shaughnessy Reservoir is also an important source of water for agricultural uses in the surrounding area. The hydrology of the reservoir is affected by snowpack providers, with snowmelt from the nearby hills contributing to the water levels in the reservoir during the spring months. The management of O'Shaughnessy Reservoir is overseen by the Columbus Department of Public Utilities.
Daily levels at O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 4,050 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh | 458 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Bellepoint Oh | 190 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 711 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At 5th Ave At Columbus Oh | 3,730 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh | 530 cfs | → |
About O'Shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh
What is the water level at O'shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh Reservoir right now?
As of August 23, 2026, O'shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh Reservoir is holding 850 ft, about 100% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is O'shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for O'shaughnessy Reservoir Near Dublin Oh come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 below 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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