Amazon Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyOwen
River/StreamMILL CREEK
Coordinates39.35030, -86.74833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage613 acre-ft
Max Storage613 acre-ft
Normal Storage399 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,211 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAMAZON SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/01/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00478
Federal IDIN00478
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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