Schaefer Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew
River/StreamDUCK CREEK
Coordinates39.27664, -85.75583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage973 acre-ft
Max Storage973 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge1,346 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSCHAEFER LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/19/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00026
Federal IDIN00026
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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