Lower Spring Lake Dam
Lower Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Indiana, built in 1963. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lower Spring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Spring Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steven And Jacquelyn Hunt (private). It impounds the Tr-sinking Creek,white River near Waverly-offstream.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Waverly-offstream |
| River/Stream | Tr-sinking Creek,white River |
| Coordinates | 39.59086, -86.29823 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 162 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STEVEN AND JACQUELYN HUNT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00375 |
| Federal ID | IN00375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |