Oakland City New Lake Dam

Indiana — Gibson County — SOUTH FORK PATOKA RIVER

Location

StateIndiana
CountyGibson
RiverSOUTH FORK PATOKA RIVER
Coordinates38.32368, -87.31761

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage978 acre-ft
Max Storage978 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 14, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerOAKLAND CITY WATER COMPANY
Other NameNew Lake

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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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