Reverend Frame Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Reverend Frame Lake Dam, located in Belmont, Indiana, is a private earth dam constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS for water supply purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 226 feet, with a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. It sits on an unnamed tributary of Owl Creek and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Despite its crucial role in water supply and recreation, the dam has a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of 2004. The last inspection in 2011 revealed the need for improvements to ensure its safety and functionality. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to address potential hazards and maintain the dam's integrity in the face of changing climate conditions.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of Reverend Frame Lake Dam as a significant infrastructure for water supply in Indiana. Its current condition and risk profile highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential dangers and ensure the continued availability of water resources for the surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

226

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OWL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

56

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.