Fayette Sewage Lagoons dam
Fayette Sewage Lagoons
The Fayette Sewage Lagoons in Ohio, managed by the local government, are regulated by the Department of Natural Resources to ensure proper wastewater treatment and environmental protection. Designed by Finkbeiner, Pettis & Strout Consulting Engineers, these lagoons play a vital role in managing tailings and have a significant storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Despite being built in 1963, the dam is in fair condition and is inspected every 5 years to meet safety standards.
Located near Deer Creek in Fulton County, the Fayette Sewage Lagoons cover an area of 11 acres and have a dam height of 15 feet, serving as a crucial infrastructure for wastewater management in the region. The lagoons have a normal storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and play a key role in controlling the discharge of effluents into the surrounding environment. With a hazard potential classified as significant, these lagoons are essential for maintaining water quality and protecting the local ecosystem.
With the oversight of the Department of Natural Resources and regular inspections, the Fayette Sewage Lagoons continue to fulfill their purpose of wastewater treatment effectively. As a significant structure in the area, these lagoons demonstrate the importance of proper wastewater management in safeguarding water resources and mitigating environmental impact. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability can appreciate the role that the Fayette Sewage Lagoons play in ensuring the health and integrity of the local water 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 Fayette Sewage Lagoons -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Creek At Powers Oh | 163 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River At Stryker Oh | 110 cfs | → |
| West Branch St. Joseph River Nr Nettle Lake | 59 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River Near Evansport Oh | 179 cfs | → |
| River Raisin Near Adrian | 236 cfs | → |
| South Turkeyfoot Creek Near Shunk Oh | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fayette Sewage Lagoons.
Boat launches
- Skinner Highway 2590, Rome Township
- Lake La Su An
- Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area
- Deep Lake Road Cambridge Township
- Camden Township
- Us 12 9697, Cambridge Township
Campgrounds
- Harrison Lake State Park
- Lake Hudson Semi-Modern Campground
- Lake Hudson State Rec Area
- Appleseed
- Delasalle
- Coulter
Track Fayette Sewage Lagoons in the Snoflo app
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About Fayette Sewage Lagoons
Where does the data for Fayette Sewage 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 Fayette Sewage Lagoons.