Powers Upground Reservoir dam
Powers Upground Reservoir
Powers Upground Reservoir, located in Galion, Ohio, is a vital water supply source for the local community. Built in 1954, this earth dam stands at 28 feet high and stretches 4344 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 612 acre-feet. Despite its key role in providing water to the area, the reservoir is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, underscoring the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its continued functionality.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Powers Upground Reservoir is subject to regular inspections to assess its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Its location offstream from a river or stream adds to its significance as a critical water resource in the region. However, with a limited drainage area of 0.05 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 10 cubic feet per second, the reservoir requires careful monitoring and management to mitigate any potential risks associated with its high hazard potential.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, Powers Upground Reservoir serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and safeguarding critical water supply sources. With its historical significance and essential role in providing water to the community, efforts to improve its condition and enhance its resilience to changing environmental conditions are essential to ensure a sustainable and reliable water supply 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 Powers Upground Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Creek At Mt Gilead Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Bucyrus Oh | 35 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Mohican River At Shelby Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Upper Sandusky Oh | 130 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Powers Upground Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Bucyrus Reservoir No. 2
- Gay Street Bucyrus
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir
- Delaware State Park - East Ramp
- Panhandle Road Troy Township
- Delaware State Park - South/South Of Ramp
Track Powers Upground 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 Powers Upground Reservoir
Where does the data for Powers 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 Powers Upground Reservoir.