Oakland City Old Lake Dam
Oakland City Old Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Indiana, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oakland City Old Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Oakland City Old Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Oakland City Water Department (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary South Fork Patoka River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary South Fork Patoka River |
| Coordinates | 38.34690, -87.33229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 271 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OAKLAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00317 |
| Federal ID | IN00317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |