Fowler Lake Dam, also known as Thomas Fowler Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Brown County, Indiana.
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Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 240 feet in length. It serves the purpose of regulating an unnamed tributary of Bear Creek, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.5 acres.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Fowler Lake Dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections every two years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 38 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Fowler Lake Dam an intriguing subject, with its unique design and important role in managing water resources in the area. As a privately owned dam with state regulatory oversight, it showcases the intersection of private ownership and public safety in maintaining critical infrastructure for water management and flood control.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
240 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
24 |
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