Bittersweet Lake Dam

Indiana — Brown County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY NORTH FORK SALT CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY NORTH FORK SALT CREEK
Coordinates39.32038, -86.17557

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length225 ft
NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 4, 2007
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBittersweet Lake Association Incorporated

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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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