Wildwood Lake Dam, located in Orange County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam, standing at a height of 32 feet and with a length of 375 feet, impounds an unnamed tributary of French Lick Creek, creating a surface area of 1 acre and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a poor condition assessment, with the last inspection in January 2016 revealing the need for maintenance and repairs.
The dam does not have a spillway and lacks outlet gates, posing potential risks in the event of high water levels. The risk assessment for Wildwood Lake Dam categorizes it as high risk, indicating the need for increased monitoring and potential mitigation measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem. Given the critical role of dams in water resource management and climate adaptation, addressing the maintenance and condition issues of Wildwood Lake Dam is essential to prevent potential failures and protect downstream areas from flooding and other water-related hazards.
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY FRENCH LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
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