Refinery Upground West Reservoir dam
Refinery Upground West Reservoir
Refinery Upground West Reservoir, also known as West Reservoir, is a privately owned water resource in Allen, Ohio, located in the city of Allentown. This reservoir serves as a tailings storage facility, primarily used for storing tailings from the refinery operations. Constructed in 1968, the dam stands at a height of 9.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet.
Managed and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Refinery Upground West Reservoir is a vital component of the water infrastructure in the region. With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles, the reservoir plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential hazards. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported it as satisfactory, ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding area.
In the event of emergencies, such as dam breaches or flooding, the reservoir has designated inspection frequencies and emergency action plans in place. The last inspection in June 2017 deemed the structure to be in good condition, meeting guidelines and ensuring it is well-prepared for any potential risks. With its strategic location and importance in water resource management, Refinery Upground West Reservoir stands as a key asset in the region's infrastructure for water storage and climate resilience.
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 Refinery Upground West Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa River At Lima Oh | 51 cfs | → |
| Auglaize River Near Kossuth Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Auglaize River Near Fort Jennings Oh | 90 cfs | → |
| Riley Creek Below Pandora Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Ottawa River Near Kalida Oh | 755 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River At Ottawa Oh | 302 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Refinery Upground West Reservoir.
Track Refinery Upground West Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Refinery Upground West Reservoir
Where does the data for Refinery Upground West 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 Significant 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
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