Harrison West Lake Dam (North) in Bartholomew, Indiana, is a private dam completed in 1947 with the primary purpose of recreation.
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The earth-fill structure stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 500 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Located on an unnamed tributary of Denios Creek, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and has been assessed as being in poor condition.
Despite its recreational focus, the dam lacks spillway infrastructure and outlet gates, raising concerns about its ability to manage potential flood events. The last inspection conducted in January 2017 revealed the dam's poor condition, leading to its classification as a high-risk structure. With a drainage area of 0.07 square miles and a surface area of 4 acres, the dam's inadequate hazard management measures underscore the need for continued monitoring and potential rehabilitation efforts to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the area.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY DENIOS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
35 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
27 |
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178cfs |
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11cfs |
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419cfs |
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18cfs |
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Happy Hollow’s Children Camp
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Heflen Co Park
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Camp Atterbury Military
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