General Motors Primary Lagoon

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyDefiance
Nearest CityINDEPENDENCE
River/StreamMAUMEE RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.29111, -84.31528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage198 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerGM Defiance Casting Operations
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH01503
Federal IDOH01503
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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