Alliance Sludge Lagoons Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Alliance Sludge Lagoons, located in Lexington, Stark County, Ohio, serve as a crucial water supply resource designed by FINKBEINER, PETTIS & STROUT, LTD.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

2250

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

BEECH CREEK-OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

75

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

12
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.