Grandview Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grandview Lake Dam, located in Bartholomew, Indiana, serves as a crucial water supply source for the area while also providing recreational opportunities.


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Summary

Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 81 feet and has a hydraulic height of 77 feet, with a storage capacity of 11,935 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the East Fork White Creek and has a spillway width of 850 feet, allowing for controlled discharge of up to 140 cubic feet per second.

Managed by a private entity, Grandview Lake Dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2007. The dam's emergency action plan is being evaluated, with risk management measures in place to mitigate any potential threats. As an integral part of the local water infrastructure, Grandview Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

2270

Dam Height

81

River Or Stream

EAST FORK WHITE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

320

Hydraulic Height

77

Drainage Area

1.98

Nid Storage

11935

Structural Height

81

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

81
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.