Deer Lake Dam #2 is a privately owned structure located in Brown County, Indiana, along the North Fork Salt Creek.
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Built in 1978, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 250 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a surface area of 3.1 acres and a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Deer Lake Dam #2 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the environment. With no spillway and no outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation map preparations remain unclear, highlighting potential areas for improvement and emergency preparedness.
Located within the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Deer Lake Dam #2 serves as a vital resource for recreational activities while also posing inherent risks that require careful monitoring and management. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam’s data and risk assessment to be both intriguing and a call to action for continued oversight and safety measures.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
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18cfs |
White River Near Centerton
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570cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
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419cfs |
Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh
|
121cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
East Fork White River At Columbus
|
602cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Yellowwood State Forest
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Horseman's Camp
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Brown County State Park
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Mason Ridge Camping Area
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Oak Ridge Camping Area
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Morgan - Monroe State Forest
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