Edgewood Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Edgewood Lake, located in Putnamville, Indiana, is a privately owned water resource with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 24 feet high with a length of 380 feet, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection dating back to July 2016. The surrounding area includes an unnamed tributary of Deer Creek and spans a surface area of 4.13 acres with a drainage area of 0.13 acres.
With its proximity to Louisville District, Edgewood Lake serves as a notable site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. The dam's unique design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service offers an opportunity to study earth dam structures and their impact on local ecosystems. However, concerns over the dam's poor condition and high risk assessment rating of 2 highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and potential management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the lake's recreational use. Further research into the dam's history, modifications, and inspection records could provide valuable insights into its current state and future maintenance needs.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.13 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Edgewood Lake