Vandenbark Dam
Vandenbark Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Indiana, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vandenbark Dam
The primary purpose of Vandenbark Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Foxcliff Estates Community Association (private). It impounds the White River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 05/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 39.48381, -86.38726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FOXCLIFF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00372 |
| Federal ID | IN00372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |