Somerset Lake Dam

Indiana — Brown County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LOWER SCHOONER CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY LOWER SCHOONER CREEK
Coordinates39.16257, -86.31659

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length538 ft
NID Storage580 acre-ft
Max Storage580 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 15, 2019
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSOMERSET LAKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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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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