Anjecondy Lake Dam
Anjecondy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Ohio, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Anjecondy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Anjecondy Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anjecondy, Limited (private). It impounds the Tributary To Armstrong Run near Mt. Vernon.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Mt. Vernon |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Armstrong Run |
| Coordinates | 40.39222, -82.55389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,215 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Anjecondy, Limited |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01847 |
| Federal ID | OH01847 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |