Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4

OFFSTREAM· Mercer, Ohio· Built 2012· Earth· 17 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH)
Dam Length3,160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage162 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDOH03208

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: No
Last Inspection: October 2, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Mercer County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4?

Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 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 Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4?

Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 is owned by Mercer County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 built?

Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4?

Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 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 Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4?

Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 has a dam height of 17 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 Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 last inspected?

Montezuma Club Island Wwt Lagoon Cell 4 was last inspected on October 2, 2019. 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.