Bear Creek Lake Dam

Indiana — Brown County — BEAR CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
RiverBEAR CREEK
Coordinates39.31119, -86.35402

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length331 ft
NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 25, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Other NameBear Creek Dam

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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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