Dowell Lake Dam
Indiana — Vigo County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY PRAIRIE CREEK
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| River | UNNAMED TRIBUTARY PRAIRIE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.29857, -87.47926 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 3, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ALBERT & PHYLLIS DOWELL |
| Other Name | Kirchner Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.