South Central Wwt Lagoon dam
South Central Wwt Lagoon
South Central Wwt Lagoon, located in Ney, Ohio, is a significant earth dam completed in 2011 with a height of 17.5 feet and a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Managed by the local government, the dam serves as a crucial resource for water management, particularly for an unnamed tributary to Little Lick Creek. With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 0.02 square miles, the lagoon plays a vital role in maintaining the water quality in Williams County, Ohio.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, South Central Wwt Lagoon has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in June 2018 deeming its condition satisfactory. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam has a well-prepared Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and meets established guidelines. With a maximum discharge of 5 cubic feet per second, the dam provides essential flood control measures and ensures the safety of the surrounding community in the event of an emergency.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, South Central Wwt Lagoon stands as a testament to effective water management and infrastructure development in Ohio. With its strategic location and efficient design by Feller, Finch and Associates, the lagoon serves as a key component in the region's water infrastructure, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the resilience of communities against natural disasters.
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 South Central Wwt Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Tributary To Lost Creek Near Farmers Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River At Stryker Oh | 110 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River Near Evansport Oh | 179 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Newville | 317 cfs | → |
| Platter Creek Near Sherwood Oh | 0 cfs | → |
| West Branch St. Joseph River Nr Nettle Lake | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Central Wwt Lagoon.
Track South Central Wwt Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About South Central Wwt Lagoon
Where does the data for South Central 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 South Central Wwt Lagoon.