White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (west)
White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (west) is an earth dam located in Knox County, Indiana, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (west)
The primary purpose of White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (west) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indiana Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary South Fork Smalls Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 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.
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 06/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary South Fork Smalls Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.74289, -87.40637 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00525 |
| Federal ID | IN00525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |