Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I dam
Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I
Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I in Ohio is a locally owned sewage treatment facility regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1970, this tailings dam stands at a height of 11.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose efficiently. With a drainage area of 0.02 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 3 cubic feet per second, this offstream lagoon covers a surface area of 10 acres.
The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a significant hazard potential according to the last inspection in 2019. Despite its age, Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I continues to operate effectively, meeting state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The facility's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, indicating a need for further assessment and improvement. As a vital infrastructure for wastewater treatment in Darke County, Ohio, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of this critical water resource.
In the picturesque city of Ansonia, the sewage lagoon serves a vital role in managing wastewater and protecting the local environment. With a focus on tailings management, this earth dam plays a crucial part in maintaining water quality and public health. The collaboration between local government, state agencies, and regulatory bodies ensures the efficient operation and compliance of Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I, contributing to the overall well-being of the community and the preservation of water resources in the region.
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 Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Creek Near Bradford Oh | 108 cfs | → |
| Loramie Creek Near Newport Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Loramie Creek Near Fort Loramie Oh | 47 cfs | → |
| Stillwater River At Pleasant Hill Oh | 236 cfs | → |
| Mississinewa River Near Ridgeville | 38 cfs | → |
| Loramie Creek At Lockington Oh | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I.
Track Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I
Where does the data for Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I 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 Ansonia Sewage Lagoon I.