Camp Indi-Co-So Dam, located in Oolitic, Indiana, along Gulletts Creek, is a privately owned recreational dam designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 254 acre-feet. Despite its recreational purpose, the dam has a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, making it a high-risk structure in need of attention.
The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, has not been inspected since December 1998, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. With a drainage area of 0.74 square miles and a maximum discharge of 351 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a risk to downstream communities in Lawrence County, Indiana. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for proper inspection, maintenance, and risk management measures to mitigate the potential hazards associated with Camp Indi-Co-So Dam.
Given the lack of recent inspections and the poor condition assessment, it is essential for the relevant authorities to prioritize the safety of this dam and implement necessary measures to reduce the risk it poses to the surrounding area. As stewards of water resources and climate sustainability, we must ensure that structures like Camp Indi-Co-So Dam are properly maintained to prevent potential disasters and protect the environment and communities downstream.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
GULLETTS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
0.74 |
Nid Storage |
254 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
35 |
East Fork White River Near Bedford
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2710cfs |
East Fork White River At Shoals
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3920cfs |
White River At Newberry
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1910cfs |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
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27cfs |
Mill Creek Near Cataract
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14cfs |
West Fork Blue River At Salem
|
9cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pine Loop campground
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Hardin Ridge
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Ransburg Scout Reservation
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Blackwell Horsecamp
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Tent Area D
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Tent Area C
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