Mt. Victory Sewage Lagoon
Mt. Victory Sewage Lagoon is an earth dam located in Hardin County, Ohio, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mt. Victory Sewage Lagoon
The primary purpose of Mt. Victory Sewage 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 Mt. Victory (local government). It impounds the Along Panther Creek near Hepburn.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 11/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin |
| Nearest City | Hepburn |
| River/Stream | Along Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.55500, -83.52500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Village of Mt. Victory |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02925 |
| Federal ID | OH02925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |