Wright Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY MOUNT LIBERTY CREEK
Coordinates39.18204, -86.12019

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length255 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge127 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerBLAINE WRIGHT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00821
Federal IDIN00821
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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