Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North, located in Dubois, Indiana, is a privately owned dam on East Fork Mill Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Built in 1925, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 625 feet in length, providing a surface area of 15 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 303 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in April 2016 revealing maintenance issues.
The dam is state-regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While it lacks a spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a high risk due to its poor condition and the potential impact on the surrounding area in the event of failure. With a congress representative of Larry Bucshon (R) and a yearly inspection frequency, efforts to address the dam's maintenance issues and ensure public safety are crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts invested in the preservation of this recreational site and the protection of downstream communities.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
625 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK MILL CREEK |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
303 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
Patoka River At Jasper
|
756cfs |
East Fork White River At Shoals
|
2030cfs |
Patoka River At Winslow
|
643cfs |
White River Above Petersburg
|
1220cfs |
White River At Petersburg
|
3540cfs |
Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow
|
9cfs |