Je-To Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Je-To Lake Dam, located in Hendricks, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including providing water storage and flood control along an unnamed tributary of White Lick Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1945, this earth dam stands at 16.5 feet high with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 21.5 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet with a surface area of 5.9 acres. Despite its importance for water resource management, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a high hazard potential and moderate risk level.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 350 feet, and while it has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity. The surrounding area is at risk in case of a dam failure, warranting the need for improved risk management measures. With its location in a region susceptible to climate change impacts, such as increased precipitation and extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and upgrading Je-To Lake Dam to ensure its resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions cannot be overstated for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

As a crucial piece of infrastructure in Indiana, Je-To Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, climate, and human activities. With its historical significance and current state of disrepair, the dam stands as a call to action for heightened attention to the maintenance and management of our water infrastructure in the face of a changing climate. By addressing the poor condition assessment and high hazard potential, stakeholders can work towards improving the resilience of Je-To Lake Dam and ensuring the safety and security of surrounding communities and ecosystems in the years to come.

Year Completed

1945

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

16.5

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY WHITE LICK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.9

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

1.28

Nid Storage

49

Structural Height

21.5

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

22
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Je-To Lake DamEAGLE CREEK BELOW RESERVOIR AT INDIANAPOLIS Preview Eagle Creek Below Reservoir At Indianapolis
13.1cfs
13cfs
Je-To Lake DamEAGLE CREEK AT INDIANAPOLIS Preview Eagle Creek At Indianapolis
7.82cfs
8cfs
Je-To Lake DamLITTLE EAGLE CREEK AT SPEEDWAY Preview Little Eagle Creek At Speedway
1.78cfs
2cfs
Je-To Lake DamCROOKED CREEK AT INDIANAPOLIS Preview Crooked Creek At Indianapolis
3.3cfs
3cfs
Je-To Lake DamWHITE LICK CREEK AT MOORESVILLE Preview White Lick Creek At Mooresville
36.7cfs
37cfs
Je-To Lake DamWHITE R. AT STOUT GEN. STN. AT INDIANAPOLIS Preview White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis
344.0cfs
344cfs

Dam Data Reference

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.
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