Lake Shawnee Dam No. 1
Lake Shawnee Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Shawnee Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Lake Shawnee Dam No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Raymond O. Clutter (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Bluegrass Creek near Elliott.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 289 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 02/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vanderburgh |
| Nearest City | Elliott |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Bluegrass Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.14416, -87.48578 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAYMOND O. CLUTTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00160 |
| Federal ID | IN00160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |