RESERVOIR

CONTACT:
For General Questions Please Contact us at Water Treatment Plant,  (419) 933-4001
LOCATION
Willard Reservoir
2954 State Route 61
Willard, OH 44890
Reservoir Map
Reservoir FAQ
Boating Permit & Regulations
​(Good for 3 years)
Duck Blind Permit

INFORMATION

The Willard Reservoir has a surface area of 199 acres at maximum water storage capacity of approximately 2.3 billion gallons.  It’s maximum depth of 46 feet is located near the eastern shoreline, with an average depth of 26 feet, with a total of 2.3 miles of shoreline.

Persons using the Willard Reservoir do so at their own risk.  The City of Willard assumes no liability for safety.  
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Please be courteous and respectful to others to help enhance everyone’s recreation time!

​LARGE PERCH CAUGHT AT RESERVOIR

2019 IMPROVEMENTS

The reservoir serves as a vital recreational component for our community in many capacities.  Activities are enjoyed by hundreds of people on a weekly basis that include walking, running, fishing, biking, and kayaking. 
 
We applied for and secured a grant administered by ODNR for $150,000 to improve and safeguard the reservoir and the recreational opportunities it provides.  In 2019 we accomplished the following improvements:
  • Added sections to expand our dock along with benches, railings, and a kayak launcher. 
  • City forces made a new entrance sign.
  • Built a storage building.
  • Built a picnic shelter and installed benches and a grill.
  • Installed a non-coin operated binocular viewer.
  • Re-stoned the walking trail.
  • Removed and replaced the wood posts that act as a barrier.