Scales Lake Dam

Indiana — Warrick County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OTTER CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWarrick
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY OTTER CREEK
Coordinates38.06383, -87.24985

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length930 ft
NID Storage1,262 acre-ft
Max Storage1,262 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 22, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWARRICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

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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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