Norwalk Upper Reservoir

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyHuron
Nearest CityNORWALK
River/StreamNORWALK CREEK
Coordinates41.23639, -82.58444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
Year Completed1896 (130 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage853 acre-ft
Max Storage853 acre-ft
Normal Storage595 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge9,426 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Norwalk
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00762
Federal IDOH00762
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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