New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons dam
New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons
The New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons in Lynchburg, Ohio, serve as a vital facility for treating wastewater and managing tailings in the region. Constructed in 1987, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 86.3 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet. The lagoons cover an area of 8.9 acres and are situated along the East Fork Little Miami River, contributing to the overall environmental quality of the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons play a crucial role in maintaining water quality and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The dam has a significant hazard potential, but its condition is assessed as fair, with inspections conducted every five years to monitor its safety and effectiveness. Despite its age, the facility continues to operate efficiently and effectively, providing essential wastewater treatment services for the community.
With a strong focus on environmental stewardship and sustainable water resource management, the New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons stand as a testament to responsible infrastructure development. As a key component of the region's water treatment infrastructure, this facility exemplifies the importance of investing in sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of a changing climate. Through ongoing monitoring, inspection, and maintenance, the lagoons continue to serve as a critical resource for safeguarding water quality and protecting the local ecosystem.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Creek Near Greenfield Oh | 76 cfs | → |
| Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Miami River At Williamsburg Oh | 31 cfs | → |
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 147 cfs | → |
| Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh | 303 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek Near Bourneville Oh | 221 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons.
Boat launches
- Rocky Fork State Park - South Beach
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Marina
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Drive
- Hickory Hills Camp Grounds
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons in the Snoflo app
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About New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons
Where does the data for New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of New Vienna Wastewater Treatment Lagoons.