Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon

Tributary to Honey Creek - Offstream· Seneca, Ohio· Built 2016· Earth· 16 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 15.8% in OH)
Dam Length3,850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage269 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDOH03207

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 16, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Village of Attica

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?

Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?

Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is owned by Village of Attica (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon built?

Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon was completed in 2016, making it 10 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?

Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?

Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon last inspected?

Attica Wastewater Treatment Lagoon was last inspected on October 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.