Lake Helmerich Dam
Indiana — Pike County — PATOKA RIVER
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| River | PATOKA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.28599, -87.07346 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 24, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | LAKE HELMERICK VILLAGE |
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.