Lake Klein Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Mechanicsville |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Grand River |
| Coordinates | 41.68417, -80.88056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 441 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Greater Cleveland Council, Bsa |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00401 |
| Federal ID | OH00401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |