Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East, also known as Weddle Dam, stands tall in Johnson County, Indiana, along an unnamed tributary of Nineveh Creek.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam, designed by Joe Weddle and completed in 1992, primarily serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts. With a height of 17.4 feet and a length of 245 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.3 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. The spillway, with a width of 18 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 291 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to prevent any potential issues.

Located within the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East serves as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while managing water flow highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

245

Dam Height

17.4

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY NINEVEH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.3

Hydraulic Height

13.9

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

105

Structural Height

17.4

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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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.