Holliday Lake Dam, located in Boone, Indiana, is a private-owned structure built in 1966 for recreational purposes along the Eagle Creek.
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Standing at a height of 24 feet and a length of 357 feet, the dam provides a surface area of 3 acres and a normal storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 57 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2013 was reported as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 380 cubic feet per second, Holliday Lake Dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam lacks a spillway, and its outlet gates are reported as 'None'. Although the risk assessment categorizes the dam as high risk, it remains a popular spot for recreation in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring Holliday Lake Dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
357 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
EAGLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.55 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |