Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon
Key Takeaway
Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 2,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02934 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Village of LaRue
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Larue 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 Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is owned by Village of LaRue (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon built?
Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon has a dam height of 10 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 Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon last inspected?
Larue Wastewater Treatment Lagoon was last inspected on November 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.