Greencastle Jaycee Park Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Edgewood Lake Albin Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Greencastle Jaycee Park Lake Dam, located in Putnamville, Indiana, was completed in 1967 and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 24.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 6.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 807 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of May 2014.
Despite its condition assessment, the Greencastle Jaycee Park Lake Dam is state-regulated, with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has no outlet gates. The dam's maximum storage capacity is 89 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Deer Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam presents a moderate risk level, regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both its recreational and environmental significance.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
24.6 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Greencastle Jaycee Park Lake Dam