Wayne Wwt Lagoon
Wayne Wwt Lagoon is an earth dam located in Wood County, Ohio, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wayne Wwt Lagoon
The primary purpose of Wayne 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 Wayne (local government). It impounds the New Rochester near New Rochester.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,216 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | New Rochester |
| River/Stream | New Rochester |
| Coordinates | 41.29000, -83.48333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,216 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Village of Wayne |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02889 |
| Federal ID | OH02889 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |