Palmyra Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWashington
River/StreamLICKING CREEK
Coordinates38.43596, -86.10871

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage142 acre-ft
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,473 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWADE ABLES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/27/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00444
Federal IDIN00444
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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