Bishop Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyJackson
Nearest CityMEDORA
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY MCMILLAN DITCH
Coordinates38.89084, -86.16278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length390 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge489 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBARBARA BISHOP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/21/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00143
Federal IDIN00143
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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