Alliance Sludge Lagoons
Alliance Sludge Lagoons is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Alliance Sludge Lagoons
The primary purpose of Alliance Sludge Lagoons is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Alliance (local government). It impounds the Beech Creek-offstream near Lexington.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Beech Creek-offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.95500, -81.12000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Alliance |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02846 |
| Federal ID | OH02846 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |