Hemlock Lake Dam North (upper)

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyFountain
River/StreamLICK BRANCH
Coordinates39.98599, -87.16822

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage266 acre-ft
Max Storage266 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,662 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFOUNTAIN COUNTY LAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/17/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00314
Federal IDIN00314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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