Alma Lake Dam
Alma Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Parke County, Indiana, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Alma Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Alma Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Csx (private). It impounds the Alma Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 752 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 09/19/2019.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| River/Stream | Alma Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.60601, -87.02216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 752 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 752 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,372 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CSX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00391 |
| Federal ID | IN00391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |