Sweetwater Lake Dam
Indiana — Brown County — SWEETWATER CREEK
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| River | SWEETWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.29133, -86.12529 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,560 ft |
| NID Storage | 11,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 10, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CORDRY SWEETWATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
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.