Lake Helmerich Dam

Indiana — Pike County — PATOKA RIVER

Location

StateIndiana
CountyPike
RiverPATOKA RIVER
Coordinates38.28599, -87.07346

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 24, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLAKE HELMERICK VILLAGE

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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.

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