Lake Helmerich Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyPike
Nearest CityPIKEVILLE
River/StreamPATOKA RIVER
Coordinates38.28599, -87.07345

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge264 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE HELMERICK VILLAGE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/24/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00249
Federal IDIN00249
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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