Wakeman Wwt Lagoon
Wakeman Wwt Lagoon is an earth dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wakeman Wwt Lagoon
The primary purpose of Wakeman Wwt Lagoon is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Village Of Wakeman (local government). It impounds the Vermilion River - Offstream near Wakeman.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Nearest City | Wakeman |
| River/Stream | Vermilion River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.25722, -82.39361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Village of Wakeman |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02864 |
| Federal ID | OH02864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |