Birk Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyDubois
River/StreamSTRAIGHT RIVER
Coordinates38.33682, -86.84694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length415 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge21 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBirk Lake Owners
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/06/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00617
Federal IDIN00617
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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