Echo Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Bodona Dam Bray Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Echo Lake Dam, located in Morgan County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure on White Lick Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet for the surrounding area. With a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management and flood control in the region.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Echo Lake Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in December 2020 revealed the urgent need for maintenance and repair work to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to mitigate any potential dangers associated with the dam.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and address the condition of Echo Lake Dam to safeguard its structural integrity and prevent any potential disasters. By working with the relevant state agency, IDNR, and implementing necessary maintenance and risk management measures, the dam can continue to serve its recreational and water management purposes effectively while prioritizing the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
240 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
WHITE LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Echo Lake Dam