Werner Lake Dam
Werner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Werner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Werner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Delmar L. Werner (private). It impounds the Tributary To Leslie Run near East Palestine.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | East Palestine |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Leslie Run |
| Coordinates | 40.84944, -80.53556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Delmar L. Werner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00317 |
| Federal ID | OH00317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |