New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons
Key Takeaway
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 9.6% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 3,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01408 |
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 New Vienna
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons?
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons 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 New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons?
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons is owned by Village of New Vienna (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons built?
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons?
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons 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 New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons?
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons has a dam height of 14 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 New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons last inspected?
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons was last inspected on May 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.