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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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 |
East Fork White River At Columbus
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602cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
|
18cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
|
419cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
|
11cfs |
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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Brown County State Park
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Camp Atterbury Military
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