Lake Asegra Dam
Lake Asegra Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Asegra Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Asegra Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Asegra Association Inc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Grand River near Mechanicsville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 695 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1944, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Mechanicsville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Grand River |
| Coordinates | 41.75083, -80.88333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,793 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Asegra Association Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00405 |
| Federal ID | OH00405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |