Upper Sandusky Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyWyandot
Nearest CityMONOCUE
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO SANDUSKY RIVER
Coordinates40.82056, -83.27167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage850 acre-ft
Max Storage850 acre-ft
Normal Storage455 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,178 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Upper Sandusky
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00070
Federal IDOH00070
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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