South Central Wwt Lagoon
South Central Wwt Lagoon is an earth dam located in Williams County, Ohio, built in 2011. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About South Central Wwt Lagoon
The primary purpose of South Central 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 Williams County Sanitary Engineer (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Little Lick Creek near Ney, Oh.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 3,865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2011, 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 06/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Williams |
| Nearest City | Ney, Oh |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Little Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.45000, -84.60000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,865 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Williams County Sanitary Engineer |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03179 |
| Federal ID | OH03179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |