Norman J. Dobell Lake Dam
Norman J. Dobell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dearborn County, Indiana, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Norman J. Dobell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Norman J. Dobell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greg Altenau (private). It impounds the East Fork Tanners Creek near Guilford.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 01/14/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Nearest City | Guilford |
| River/Stream | East Fork Tanners Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.25002, -84.95329 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 484 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GREG ALTENAU |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00206 |
| Federal ID | IN00206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |