Youth Camp Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Youth Camp Lake Dam, located in Bartholomew, Indiana, is a privately-owned earth dam built in 1945 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam has a height of 35.5 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. It is situated on an unnamed tributary of Wolf Creek, with a drainage area of 0.21 square miles.

Despite its recreational appeal, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently in poor condition, as assessed in January 2016. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety. The last inspection was conducted in May 2020, with a frequency of every 3 years.

Given its high hazard potential and poor condition, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented at Youth Camp Lake Dam. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should be aware of the potential risks associated with this dam and advocate for necessary improvements to enhance its safety and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1945

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

35.5

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY WOLF CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

0.21

Nid Storage

94

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

36
       
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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.