Ferguson Upground Reservoir

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAllen
Nearest CityLIMA
River/StreamOTTAWA RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates40.73194, -84.04528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length17,400 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,259 acre-ft
Max Storage8,259 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,753 acre-ft
Surface Area307 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge940 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Lima
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00520
Federal IDOH00520
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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