North Lake Estates West Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

North Lake Estates West Lake Dam, also known as Plainview Road Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1950, serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a height of 22 feet and a length of 600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 10.58 acres for recreational activities.

The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Little Creek and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses moderate risk, prompting a two-year inspection frequency. The spillway, with a width of 10 feet, is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates associated with the structure.

Overall, North Lake Estates West Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities while also serving as a vital component in managing water resources in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and regulatory aspects of this dam, as well as the importance of regular inspections and risk assessments to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.58

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

0.19

Nid Storage

152

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

22
       
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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.