Edgewater Lake Dam, located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, was completed in 1954 and serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 775 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in February 2018.
The dam overlooks an unnamed tributary of Barr Creek and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. It lacks a spillway and outlet gates, posing a risk of high inundation in the event of a breach. With a drainage area of 0.07 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 725 cubic feet per second, the dam's impact on surrounding water resources and climate patterns is crucial for monitoring and risk management. Overall, Edgewater Lake Dam stands as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of maintaining and assessing aging infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental preservation.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
775 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BARR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
172 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
29 |
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