Camp Wesley Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO SOUTH FORK GREAT MIAMI RIVER· Logan, Ohio· Built 1955· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Camp Wesley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 9.6% in OH)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDOH00592

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 8, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

United Methodist Camps

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Wesley Lake Dam?

Camp Wesley Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Camp Wesley Lake Dam?

Camp Wesley Lake Dam is owned by United Methodist Camps (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Wesley Lake Dam built?

Camp Wesley Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Camp Wesley Lake Dam?

Camp Wesley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Camp Wesley Lake Dam?

Camp Wesley Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Camp Wesley Lake Dam last inspected?

Camp Wesley Lake Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.