Birk Lake Dam
Indiana — Dubois County — STRAIGHT RIVER
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| River | STRAIGHT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.33682, -86.84694 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 6, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Birk Lake Owners |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.