Yellowwood Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
River/StreamJACKSON CREEK
Coordinates39.17695, -86.33912

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height57 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,678 acre-ft
Max Storage3,678 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,777 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge17,494 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/28/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00270
Federal IDIN00270
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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