Schultz Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Schultz Lake Dam, located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, serves as a crucial structure for recreation along an unnamed tributary of Clifty Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this earth-type dam stands at 28 feet high and stretches 306 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is recreation, its condition assessment has been deemed poor, with a low hazard potential but a high risk assessment rating of 2.
Despite its poor condition, Schultz Lake Dam remains state-regulated and inspected, with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources overseeing its enforcement and permitting. The dam's last inspection date was in February 2015, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. With no spillway and no outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, raising concerns about its ability to manage potential risks effectively. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Schultz Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of recreation, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental risk management.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
306 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY CLIFTY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Clifty Creek At Hartsville
|
27cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
|
11cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
East Fork White River At Columbus
|
602cfs |
Flatrock River At St. Paul
|
86cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
|
419cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Schultz Lake Dam