Lake Vesuvius
Lawrence County, Ohio143 acresView mapDirections
Not enough samples to grade — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). No letter yet. Here is what we do have.
- Impaired · Metals (other than mercury)
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Vesuvius in Lawrence County, Ohio is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 143 acres.
- Area
- 143 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Lake Vesuvius has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Lake Vesuvius, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by Ohio EPA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Lake Vesuvius is a 143-acre lake in Lawrence County, Ohio. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA, last sampled 2023-10-31. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Vesuvius is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping5 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Lake Vesuvius is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for metals (other than mercury), pH / acidity, sediment / turbidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Lake Vesuvius
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples |
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Vesuvius, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Lake Vesuvius
- Iron Ridge Campground1.1 km
- Pine Knob Campground (family Campground)1.1 km
- Two Points Group Area1.4 km
- Oak Hill Campground1.4 km
- Paddle Creek Horse Trailhead And Campground3.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Lake Vesuvius
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Vesuvius is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Vesuvius Dam, built primarily for water supply on the STORMS CREEK; earth-type dam, 51 ft tall and 425 ft long.
- Surface area
- 143 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,300 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,624 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 11 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USDA FS
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID OH82424 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Vesuvius is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OH050901030104 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.97 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Vesuvius under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- New Rock Hill Ems Station #6Ironton · 2 mi away · NPDES OH0149128Recent violation
- Rock Hill Local School DistrictIronton · 2.3 mi away · NPDES OH0127761Recent violation
- Ironton Ranger Dist OfficeEllisonville · 1.7 mi away · NPDES OH0108049
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Graded lakes near Lake Vesuvius
Lake Vesuvius has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Vesuvius
Where is Lake Vesuvius?
- Lake Vesuvius is a lake in Lawrence County, Ohio. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Lake Vesuvius?
- Lake Vesuvius in Lawrence County, Ohio is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Surface area: 143 acres.
Is Lake Vesuvius safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Lake Vesuvius is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for metals (other than mercury), pH / acidity, sediment / turbidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Vesuvius?
- Lake Vesuvius has 5 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Iron Ridge Campground, Pine Knob Campground (family Campground), Two Points Group Area, Oak Hill Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
5 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS5 samples · 2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles