Clare-mar Camp Lake Dam
Clare-mar Camp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clare-mar Camp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clare-mar Camp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Twin Lakes Campground Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Charlemont Creek near Wellington.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 441 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 11/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Charlemont Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.07000, -82.25333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 441 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 441 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 724 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Twin Lakes Campground LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00107 |
| Federal ID | OH00107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |