Hemlock Lake Dam North (upper)
Hemlock Lake Dam North (upper) is an earth dam located in Fountain County, Indiana, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hemlock Lake Dam North (upper)
The primary purpose of Hemlock Lake Dam North (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fountain County Lake Development Corporation (private). It impounds the Lick Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| River/Stream | Lick Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.98599, -87.16822 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,662 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FOUNTAIN COUNTY LAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00314 |
| Federal ID | IN00314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |