Sweetwater Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| River/Stream | SWEETWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.29133, -86.12529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,646 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CORDRY SWEETWATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |