Buffalo Trace Lake Dam

Indiana — Harrison County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY SOUTH FORK BLUE RIVER

Location

StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY SOUTH FORK BLUE RIVER
Coordinates38.41143, -86.10479

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage292 acre-ft
Max Storage292 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 10, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHARRISON COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

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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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