Camp Lejnar Lake Dam
Camp Lejnar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Camp Lejnar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Lejnar Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kenbec Family, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Paine Creek near Painesville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Painesville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Paine Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.67889, -81.12278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kenbec Family, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01868 |
| Federal ID | OH01868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |