Harrison Lakes South Dam, located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Completed in 1947, this dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a hydraulic height of 47 feet, with a structural height of 49.9 feet. With a storage capacity of 1,826 acre-feet and a surface area of 32.4 acres, this dam serves as a key feature in the management of the UNNAMED TRIBUTARY DENIOS CREEK.
The dam has a high hazard potential and has been classified as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2006. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 58 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 60 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam has undergone moderate risk assessment, with no specific risk management measures recorded. The Louisville District of the USACE is responsible for the oversight and regulation of this dam, ensuring its safety and functionality for both recreation and water resource management in the area.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
820 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY DENIOS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
1826 |
Structural Height |
49.9 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
50 |
East Fork White River At Columbus
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602cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
|
11cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
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419cfs |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
|
18cfs |
Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh
|
121cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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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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