Lewis Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
Nearest CityHELMSBURG
River/StreamBELL CREEK
Coordinates39.28213, -86.30059

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage946 acre-ft
Max Storage946 acre-ft
Normal Storage523 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,878 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDOROTHY LEWIS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/24/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00499
Federal IDIN00499
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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