Boonville City Lake Dam No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Boonville City Lake Dam No.


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Summary

1, located in Warrick County, Indiana, is an earth dam with a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a designated primary purpose, it serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. The dam has not been inspected or regulated by the state, and its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated".

Despite its high hazard potential, Boonville City Lake Dam No. 1 has not been subject to recent inspections or maintenance. The last inspection was conducted in November 1996, highlighting the need for updated assessments to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and limited risk management measures identified, there is a pressing need for increased oversight and maintenance to mitigate potential risks to the community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should pay attention to this site and advocate for improved monitoring and maintenance practices to safeguard this important water resource.

Dam Height

15

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

75

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.