Auglaize River Wwt Lagoon
Auglaize River Wwt Lagoon is an earth dam located in Defiance County, Ohio, built in 2011. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Auglaize River Wwt Lagoon
The primary purpose of Auglaize River 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 Defiance County Board Commissioner (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Auglaize River near Defiance.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,508 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 278 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 05/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance |
| Nearest City | Defiance |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Auglaize River |
| Coordinates | 41.21444, -84.45056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,508 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Defiance County Board Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03200 |
| Federal ID | OH03200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |