Bear Creek Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
River/StreamBEAR CREEK
Coordinates39.31119, -86.35402

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length331 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge997 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/25/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00273
Federal IDIN00273
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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