Broomsedge Lake Dam
Broomsedge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jennings County, Indiana, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Broomsedge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Broomsedge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Miracles By The Dozens, L.l.c. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Graham Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 885 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 249 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Graham Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.92105, -85.53875 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MIRACLES BY THE DOZENS, L.L.C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00106 |
| Federal ID | IN00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |