Savannah Wwtp Lagoons dam
Savannah Wwtp Lagoons
Savannah Wwtp Lagoons in Fitchville, Ohio, are an essential part of the local government's water resource management system. This wastewater treatment facility plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper treatment of sewage before it is discharged into an unnamed tributary to the Vermilion River. The facility, completed in 1996, consists of earth dams with stone cores and soil foundations, standing at a height of 44 feet and providing a storage capacity of 41.6 acre-feet.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Savannah Wwtp Lagoons have a significant hazard potential but are currently in satisfactory condition, as per the latest inspection in December 2019. The facility operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, serving a drainage area of 0.01 square miles. With a moderate risk level assigned, the lagoons have a normal storage capacity of 31.5 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.8 acres.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Savannah Wwtp Lagoons an intriguing example of local government's efforts in wastewater treatment and environmental protection. The facility's compliance with state regulations, inspection frequency, and emergency action planning demonstrate a commitment to sustainable water management practices. As a critical infrastructure in Ashland County, Ohio, the lagoons contribute to the overall health and well-being of the local ecosystem and community, making them a noteworthy case study in water resource management.
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 Savannah Wwtp Lagoons -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Fork Mohican River At Shelby Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Milan Oh | 135 cfs | → |
| Old Woman Creek At Berlin Rd Near Huron Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Near Vermilion Oh | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Savannah Wwtp Lagoons.
Boat launches
- New London Reservoir Park/Campground
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Mohican State Park
- Bellevue Reservoir
- Cleveland Road East Vermilion Township
- Bucyrus Reservoir No. 2
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Bucyrus Reservoirs
- Apple Valley Lake
- Beaver Creek Upground Reservoir
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
Paddle runs
Track Savannah Wwtp Lagoons in the Snoflo app
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About Savannah Wwtp Lagoons
Where does the data for Savannah Wwtp 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 Savannah Wwtp Lagoons.