Timber Ridge Lake Dam, located in Spencer, Indiana, is a private earth dam constructed in 1964 for recreational purposes on the White River.
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Measuring 28 feet in dam height and 460 feet in length, this structure provides a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 146 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as fair in condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in December 2017.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Timber Ridge Lake Dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have a maximum discharge of 283 cubic feet per second in case of emergency. With a risk assessment rating of high (2), it is crucial for stakeholders to implement effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam and surrounding areas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Timber Ridge Lake Dam serves as an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management within the context of recreational water storage and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
WHITE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
234 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
Mill Creek Near Cataract
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20cfs |
Eel River At Bowling Green
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234cfs |
White River Near Centerton
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882cfs |
White River At Newberry
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2330cfs |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
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38cfs |
White Lick Creek At Mooresville
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59cfs |
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Area 3
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Area 4
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Area 2
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Area 1
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Owen Putnam State Forest
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Horseman's Campground
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