Alliance Sludge Lagoons dam
Alliance Sludge Lagoons
Alliance Sludge Lagoons, located in Lexington, Stark County, Ohio, serve as a crucial water supply resource designed by FINKBEINER, PETTIS & STROUT, LTD. The lagoons were completed in 1993 with a dam height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Despite being primarily used for water supply, the lagoons also play a role in managing water quality and quantity in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Alliance Sludge Lagoons have a significant hazard potential but are currently in fair condition. The last inspection in May 2016 indicated that the lagoons meet safety standards, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every five years. With a spillway width of 0 feet and no locks, the lagoons are designed to efficiently control water flow and mitigate potential risks.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Alliance Sludge Lagoons an intriguing example of sustainable water management practices. With its important role in water supply and environmental conservation, the lagoons serve as a testament to effective dam design and regulation efforts in safeguarding water resources for the community.
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 Alliance Sludge Lagoons -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 537 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 310 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 638 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 38 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alliance Sludge Lagoons.
Boat launches
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- West Ramp
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot
Campgrounds
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- West Branch State Park
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Towpath Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Alliance Sludge Lagoons in the Snoflo app
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About Alliance Sludge Lagoons
Where does the data for Alliance Sludge 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 Alliance Sludge Lagoons.