Lost Lake Dam, located in Brown, Indiana, is a private earth dam completed in 1976 primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 350 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of East Fork Salt Creek and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with inspections and enforcement conducted by the state.
Despite its low hazard potential, Lost Lake Dam is currently rated as having poor condition, with the last assessment conducted in July 2015. The dam has a high risk assessment rating, indicating a need for active risk management measures. With no spillway and no outlet gates, the dam presents challenges in terms of managing water flow and preventing overtopping. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Lost Lake Dam to be a site of interest for its unique design and regulatory oversight in the state of Indiana.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY EAST FORK SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
|
18cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
East Fork White River At Columbus
|
602cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
|
419cfs |
Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh
|
121cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Happy Hollow’s Children Camp
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Heflen Co Park
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Camp Atterbury Military
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Brown County State Park
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Johnson County Park
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Irwin City Park
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