Pine Lake Dam
Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Indiana, built in 1943. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dillard Whittymore (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Town Creek near Scottsburg.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1943, 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 02/12/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Scottsburg |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.68631, -85.67899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DILLARD WHITTYMORE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00407 |
| Federal ID | IN00407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |