University Lake Dam
University Lake Dam is a multi-arch dam located in Monroe County, Indiana, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About University Lake Dam
University Lake Dam is a dam in Monroe, Indiana. The dam is owned by Indiana University Physical Plant (state). It impounds the Griffy Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
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. 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 04/14/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Griffy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18932, -86.50113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Multi-Arch |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | INDIANA UNIVERSITY PHYSICAL PLANT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00537 |
| Federal ID | IN00537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |