Briarwood Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 28, 2026

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Briarwood Lake Dam, located in Morgan, Indiana, was completed in 1950 and serves primarily for recreation purposes.


Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet, creating a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. The dam's reservoir covers a surface area of 9.72 acres, with a drainage area of 0.28 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential, Briarwood Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last assessment in June 2014. The dam has not been inspected since August 1994, and there is no emergency action plan in place. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and inspection of Briarwood Lake Dam to ensure the safety and integrity of this recreational structure. With a maximum discharge capacity of 575 cubic feet per second, any potential risks or vulnerabilities should be addressed promptly to prevent any unforeseen incidents.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

100

Dam Height

19

Surface Area

9.72

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

0.28

Nid Storage

93

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

19
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

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.
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