Buffalo Trace Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
Nearest CityPALMYRA
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY SOUTH FORK BLUE RIVER
Coordinates38.41143, -86.10479

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage292 acre-ft
Max Storage292 acre-ft
Normal Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,577 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHARRISON COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/10/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00205
Federal IDIN00205
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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