Camp Carson Lake Dam, also known as Seminole Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Gibson, Indiana.
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Completed in 1926, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 400 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 5 acres for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in poor condition as of October 2010, with a high risk rating of 2. The last inspection was conducted in December 2015, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, it is regulated and permitted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, indicating that safety measures are in place to ensure its functionality. With its picturesque location along an unnamed tributary of Indian Creek, Camp Carson Lake Dam remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore and appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate in the region.
Year Completed |
1926 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY INDIAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.15 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
Patoka River Near Princeton
|
714cfs |
Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch
|
2cfs |
Wabash River At Mt. Carmel
|
8800cfs |
White River At Petersburg
|
3540cfs |
Patoka River At Winslow
|
643cfs |
White River Above Petersburg
|
1220cfs |