Newmaster Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Newmaster Lake Dam in Warrick, Indiana, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 710 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 4.84 acres for activities like fishing and boating. The dam holds a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and is located on an unnamed tributary of Pigeon Creek.

Despite its recreational value, the dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The last inspection in 2017 revealed the need for maintenance and repairs, indicating a lack of proper upkeep. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of implementing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Newmaster Lake Dam must be aware of its current condition and the potential risks associated with its operation.

Dam Length

710

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY PIGEON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.84

Drainage Area

0.16

Nid Storage

108

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

27
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.