Camp Wesley Lake Dam
Camp Wesley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Logan County, Ohio, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Camp Wesley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Wesley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by United Methodist Camps (private). It impounds the Tributary To South Fork Great Miami River near New Richland.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | New Richland |
| River/Stream | Tributary To South Fork Great Miami River |
| Coordinates | 40.43611, -83.72778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | United Methodist Camps |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00592 |
| Federal ID | OH00592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |