Charles Sanderson Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWhitley
River/StreamBLUE RIVER
Coordinates41.21611, -85.52120

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length310 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage354 acre-ft
Max Storage354 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,083 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTIMOTHY J AND SALLY GRISSOM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00776
Federal IDIN00776
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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