Mcclure Wwt Lagoon
Mcclure Wwt Lagoon is an earth dam located in Henry County, Ohio, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcclure Wwt Lagoon
The primary purpose of Mcclure 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 Northwestern Water & Sewer District (local government). It impounds the Big Creek - Offstream near Grand Rapids.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Grand Rapids |
| River/Stream | Big Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.38167, -83.93556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Northwestern Water & Sewer District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02897 |
| Federal ID | OH02897 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |