Foxcliff Lake Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Foxcliff Lake Dam #1, also known as East Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Martinsville-Offstream, Indiana.


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Summary

Constructed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a normal storage capacity of 387 acre-feet. Situated on the White River, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of its last inspection in May 2015.

With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles, Foxcliff Lake Dam #1 has a maximum discharge capacity of 992 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 42 acres. Despite being state-regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates. The risk assessment for this dam is rated as high, indicating the need for proactive risk management measures to ensure public safety and the integrity of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and maintenance of Foxcliff Lake Dam #1 is crucial in mitigating potential risks and preserving the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

1090

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

WHITE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

544

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

35
       
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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.