Lake Klein Dam

Lake Klein Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Lake Klein Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Klein Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greater Cleveland Council, Bsa (private). It impounds the Tributary To Grand River near Mechanicsville.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2016. That was over 10 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyAshtabula
Nearest CityMechanicsville
River/StreamTributary To Grand River
Coordinates41.68417, -80.88056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage111 acre-ft
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge441 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGreater Cleveland Council, BSA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/29/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00401
Federal IDOH00401
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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