King Lake Dam, located in Brown County, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1968 with a height of 37 feet.
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The dam serves to impound an unnamed tributary of Gnaw Bone Creek, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a normal storage of 36 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment.
Despite being state-regulated and regularly inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, King Lake Dam is in need of maintenance and repair to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, posing a risk of significant flooding and potential downstream damage in case of a breach. The surrounding area faces a high risk level (2) according to the risk assessment, highlighting the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to protect the community and the environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, King Lake Dam presents a fascinating case study of a privately owned dam with historical significance and ongoing challenges. As efforts are made to address the dam's poor condition and high hazard potential, there is a need for collaboration between the dam owner, regulatory agencies, and local stakeholders to ensure the safety and resilience of the water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
290 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY GNAW BONE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
49 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
37 |
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