Scioto County Sludge Lagoon dam
Scioto County Sludge Lagoon
The Scioto County Sludge Lagoon, located in Lucasville, Ohio, is a tailings dam designed for the storage of sludge materials. Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans a length of 317 feet, with a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in October 2017, the Scioto County Sludge Lagoon poses a moderate risk level. While the dam is currently classified as fair, ongoing risk management measures are essential to mitigate any potential hazards that may arise. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 508 cubic feet per second, serving as a crucial structure in managing the flow of the tributary to Candy Run.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Scioto County Sludge Lagoon provides a valuable case study on the design and management of tailings dams. As a key component of the local government's infrastructure, this dam plays a crucial role in storing and regulating sludge materials, highlighting the importance of regular inspections, risk assessments, and hazard management measures in ensuring the safety and reliability of such structures in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Scioto County Sludge Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River At Piketon Oh | 4,390 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup | 41,000 cfs | → |
| Upper Twin Creek At Mcgaw Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Tygarts Creek Near Greenup | 13 cfs | → |
| Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union Oh | 91 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Higby Oh | 2,180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scioto County Sludge Lagoon.
Track Scioto County Sludge Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Scioto County Sludge Lagoon
Where does the data for Scioto County Sludge Lagoon 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 Scioto County Sludge Lagoon.