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.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 2,250 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 |