Bear Creek Lake Dam
Indiana — Brown County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.31119, -86.35402 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 331 ft |
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 25, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Bear Creek 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.