David Garriott Lake Dam
David Garriott Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Indiana, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About David Garriott Lake Dam
The primary purpose of David Garriott Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Garriott (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Coordinates | 38.66256, -85.80727 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David Garriott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00412 |
| Federal ID | IN00412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |