Wasmer Lake Dam
Wasmer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wasmer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wasmer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ryan D. King, Trustee (private). It impounds the Camel Creek near Westfield Center.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Westfield Center |
| River/Stream | Camel Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.07694, -81.97111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 747 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ryan D. King, Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00602 |
| Federal ID | OH00602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |