Forest Lake Estates Dam, located in Bartholomew, Indiana, serves as a private recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Wind
Humidity
Constructed in 1940, the earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 340 feet, creating a surface area of 8.2 acres and a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as being in poor condition, with a risk assessment rating of high (2).
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Clifty Creek, within the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With no spillway and outlet gates, the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, attracting visitors to its scenic surroundings and tranquil waters. As the dam's condition assessment is dated back to 2015, there may be a need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to uphold its safety for years to come.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY CLIFTY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Clifty Creek At Hartsville
|
27cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
|
11cfs |
Flatrock River At St. Paul
|
86cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
East Fork White River At Columbus
|
602cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
|
419cfs |