Wayne Wwt Lagoon dam
Wayne Wwt Lagoon
Wayne Wwt Lagoon in New Rochester, Ohio, is a significant earth dam with a height of 8.9 feet and a length of 3216 feet, completed in 1996. Managed by the local government, this lagoon serves as a water resource for the area, with a storage capacity of 95.9 acre-feet. It is regulated and inspected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safe and satisfactory condition.
The dam's primary purpose is listed as 'Other', with a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled' and an outlet gate also labeled as 'Uncontrolled'. Its hazard potential is deemed 'Significant', but with a risk assessment of 'Moderate (3)'. The dam has undergone inspections, with the last assessment conducted in December 2019, showing a satisfactory condition. While associated structures are minimal, Wayne Wwt Lagoon plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential risks associated with its operation.
Overall, Wayne Wwt Lagoon stands as a key water management infrastructure in Wood County, Ohio, contributing to the local water supply and environmental health. With its regulated status and satisfactory condition, the dam ensures the safety and stability of the New Rochester area, highlighting the importance of proper monitoring and maintenance in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential hazards in the face of changing climate 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 Wayne Wwt Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Portage River At Woodville Oh | 155 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Fremont Oh | 450 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| Maumee River At Waterville Oh | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Portage R. Near Elmore Oh | 203 cfs | → |
| Blanchard River Near Findlay Oh | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayne Wwt Lagoon.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Wayne Wwt Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Wayne Wwt Lagoon
Where does the data for Wayne Wwt 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 Wayne Wwt Lagoon.