Paradise Lake Dam No. 2 (Upper) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
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Summary
2 (Upper) in Indiana, built in 1981, serves as a recreational spot along the White River. The dam, with a height of 34 feet and a length of 415 feet, offers a serene 12-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam's condition assessment in 2013 revealed it to be in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2.
Located in Morgan County, the dam is privately owned and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Designed by the USDA NRCS, Paradise Lake Dam No. 2 (Upper) is one of the many earth dams in the Louisville District. With a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 53 cubic feet per second, the dam may face challenges due to its poor condition and the high risk it poses. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, keeping an eye on this dam's maintenance and risk management measures is crucial to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of this recreational water resource.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
415 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
WHITE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
34 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Paradise Lake Dam No. 2 (Upper)