Wright Lake Dam, located in Brown County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that was completed in 1970 by designer Creel Sprague.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 255 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Mount Liberty Creek and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its age, Wright Lake Dam is in poor condition and has a high hazard potential, according to a 2006 assessment. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge of 127 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, making it crucial to monitor the dam's integrity and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks to downstream communities.
With a risk assessment rating of moderate, Wright Lake Dam requires regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this critical water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
255 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY MOUNT LIBERTY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
|
18cfs |
East Fork White River At Columbus
|
602cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
|
419cfs |
Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh
|
121cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Happy Hollow’s Children Camp
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Brown County State Park
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Heflen Co Park
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Horseman's Camp
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Yellowwood State Forest
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