Winchester Wwt Lagoon No. 3
Winchester Wwt Lagoon No. 3 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Ohio, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Winchester Wwt Lagoon No. 3
The primary purpose of Winchester Wwt Lagoon No. 3 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 Winchester (local government). It impounds the Elk Fork.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,602 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| River/Stream | Elk Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.94333, -83.63861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,602 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Village of Winchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03128 |
| Federal ID | OH03128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |