Southern Hills Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyClark
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY MUDDY FORK
Coordinates38.43490, -85.86143

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage584 acre-ft
Max Storage584 acre-ft
Normal Storage579 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge306 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSOUTHERN HILLS LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/20/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00180
Federal IDIN00180
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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