Bittersweet Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY NORTH FORK SALT CREEK
Coordinates39.32038, -86.17557

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length225 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge445 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBittersweet Lake Association Incorporated
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/04/2007
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00588
Federal IDIN00588
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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