Horseshoe Lake Dam, also known as Jean Williamson Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
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Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 610 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this structure is for recreation, providing a surface area of 6.9 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Horseshoe Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced for safety measures. The dam's spillway, with a width of 250 feet, is uncontrolled and can discharge a maximum of 558 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2006 rated it as fair. Regular inspections occur every two years to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety.
With its picturesque location along an unnamed tributary of East Fork Salt Creek, Horseshoe Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community of Taggart. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and upkeep of dams like Horseshoe Lake Dam will be crucial in maintaining safe and sustainable water infrastructure for future generations of climate and water resource enthusiasts to enjoy.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY EAST FORK SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Flatrock River At Columbus
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556cfs |
East Fork White River At Columbus
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1710cfs |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
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48cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
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1030cfs |
Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh
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378cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
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33cfs |
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Happy Hollow’s Children Camp
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Heflen Co Park
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Camp Atterbury Military
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Brown County State Park
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Johnson County Park
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Irwin City Park
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