Dowell Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyVigo
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY PRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates39.29857, -87.47926

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge522 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerALBERT & PHYLLIS DOWELL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/03/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00731
Federal IDIN00731
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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