Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons dam
Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons
Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons in Ohio, managed by the local government, serve as a crucial tailings storage facility with a dam height of 28 feet and a length of 5150 feet. Completed in 1978, the lagoons have a storage capacity of 625 acre-feet and cover a surface area of 33 acres. Situated along Big Walnut Creek - Offstream, the lagoons are regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergo regular inspections to ensure their structural integrity.
Despite being classified as a significant hazard potential structure, Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons boast a satisfactory condition assessment as of December 2020. With a drainage area of 0.05 square miles, these lagoons play a crucial role in managing tailings and wastewater in the region. The lagoons have a normal storage capacity of 560 acre-feet and are designed as earth dams, highlighting their importance in water resource management and environmental protection efforts in Franklin County, Ohio.
As climate change poses increasing challenges to water resources, the Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons stand as a vital infrastructure ensuring proper tailings storage and disposal. The lagoons' adherence to state regulations and their regular inspections signify a commitment to environmental stewardship and public safety. With their strategic location and significant storage capacity, these lagoons play a crucial role in mitigating potential environmental risks and ensuring sustainable water management practices 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 Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Creek At Rees Oh | 135 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh | 1,540 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Columbus Oh | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Hellbranch Run Near Harrisburg Oh | 4 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Ashville Oh | 101 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh | 221 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons.
Boat launches
- Scioto River - Lower Scioto Park And Boat Launch
- Dublin Road 853, Columbus
- Griggs Reservoir - Marina
- A.W. Marion State Park - Boat Ramp
- Hoover Reservoir - Hoover Marina
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
Track Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons in the Snoflo app
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About Parsons Avenue Sludge Lagoons
Where does the data for Parsons Avenue 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
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