New Washington Wwt Lagoon
New Washington Wwt Lagoon is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Ohio, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New Washington Wwt Lagoon
The primary purpose of New Washington 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 New Washington (local government). It impounds the Brokenknife Creek near Caroline.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 4,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Brokenknife Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.97167, -82.86333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Village of New Washington |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02981 |
| Federal ID | OH02981 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |