Fort Jennings Wwt Lagoon
Fort Jennings Wwt Lagoon is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Ohio, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fort Jennings Wwt Lagoon
The primary purpose of Fort Jennings 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 Fort Jennings (local government). It impounds the Auglaize River-offstream near Ft Jennings.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,120 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Ft Jennings |
| River/Stream | Auglaize River-offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.91250, -84.27528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Village of Fort Jennings |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03034 |
| Federal ID | OH03034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |