Lenox Lakes Dam
Lenox Lakes Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lenox Lakes Dam
The primary purpose of Lenox Lakes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sandy Eckart (private). It impounds the Tributary To Three Brothers Creek near Mechanicsville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Mechanicsville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Three Brothers Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.65667, -80.76750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,573 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sandy Eckart |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00399 |
| Federal ID | OH00399 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |