Eckart Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Eckart Lake Dam, located in Fayette, Indiana, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 28.5 feet and has a length of 475 feet, creating a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet of water from an unnamed tributary of Sanes Creek. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition as of the last assessment in 2014.
The dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates. Its inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in April 2019. While it poses a high risk due to its deteriorating condition, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place. With its location in a picturesque setting and its importance for recreational activities, it is crucial to address the maintenance and rehabilitation needs of Eckart Lake Dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of this water resource for future generations.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
475 |
Dam Height |
28.5 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY SANES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
29 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Eckart Lake Dam