Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam, also known as Country Haven Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Parke, Indiana.
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Completed in 1966, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a height of 25 feet and a length of 200 feet. Its reservoir has a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 22 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 3 acres.
The dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2014. It has a low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, making it a relatively safe structure. In case of emergencies, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a need for proper risk management measures to be in place.
Situated on an unnamed tributary of Sugar Creek, Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes. Its strategic location and design make it a valuable asset for both recreational enjoyment and environmental stewardship in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY SUGAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Wabash River At Montezuma
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2010cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville
|
138cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle Ind
|
89cfs |
Wabash River At Covington
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1670cfs |
Vermilion River Near Danville
|
34cfs |
Sugar Creek At Crawfordsville
|
92cfs |
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Turkey Run State Park Campground
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Turkey Run State Park
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Rockville Lake County Park
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Lake Waveland Park
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Cayuga Park Campground
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Shades State Park
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