New Washington Wwt Lagoon
Key Takeaway
New Washington Wwt Lagoon is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 7.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02981 |
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 Washington
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Washington Wwt Lagoon?
New Washington Wwt 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 New Washington Wwt Lagoon?
New Washington Wwt Lagoon is owned by Village of New Washington (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Washington Wwt Lagoon built?
New Washington Wwt Lagoon was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Washington Wwt Lagoon?
New Washington Wwt 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 New Washington Wwt Lagoon?
New Washington Wwt Lagoon has a dam height of 13 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 Washington Wwt Lagoon last inspected?
New Washington Wwt Lagoon was last inspected on May 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.