I.V. West Lake Dam

Indiana — Jefferson County — LITTLE CANEY FORK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyJefferson
RiverLITTLE CANEY FORK
Coordinates38.68744, -85.60539

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length325 ft
NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 23, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTHORNTON LIPSCOMB

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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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