Leesville Lake is a 1,000-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Carroll County, Ohio. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio DNR, last sampled 2021-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft. Trophic State Index: 54.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 54 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1,000 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Leesville Lake
Recreation & Access
Current Conditions
Latest reading Jul 6, 2026, 4:15 AM from USGS gauge 03120000. See live data ↗ — readings update every 15–60 minutes; this page refreshes on each build.
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Carroll County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Leesville Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Leesville Dam (completed 1937), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the MCGUIRE CREEK; earth-type dam, 74 ft tall and 1,695 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,000 ac
- Normal storage
- 19,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 37,400 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 48 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Huntington District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID OH00014 · Operator website
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
8 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Leesville Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 7 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Camp Aldersgate Eoc United Methodist ChurchCarrollton · 0.3 mi away · NPDES OH0134341Recent violation
- Ffa Camp MuskingumCarrollton · 0.5 mi away · NPDES OH0133329Recent violation
- Neosa Salvation Army CampCarrollton · 1 mi away · NPDES OH0128392Recent violation
- Leesville Lake Nf Marina And Campground WwtpCarrollton · 1.9 mi away · NPDES OH0151638Recent violation
- Leesville WwtpLeesville · 3.1 mi away · NPDES OH0145874Recent violation
- Village Of Bowerston Wastewater Treatment PlantBowerston · 3.1 mi away · NPDES OH0041378Recent violation
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2021-09-20
Monitoring stations: 2