Versailles Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyRipley
River/StreamLAUGHERY CREEK
Coordinates39.07452, -85.24499

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length934 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,788 acre-ft
Max Storage5,788 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,110 acre-ft
Surface Area211 acres
Drainage Area168 sq mi
Max Discharge65,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/29/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00021
Federal IDIN00021
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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