Nicewander Lake Dam

Indiana — Brown County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY NORTH FORK SALT CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY NORTH FORK SALT CREEK
Coordinates39.22595, -86.17170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length215 ft
NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 8, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJack Nicewander

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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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