W.l. Thomas Lake
W.l. Thomas Lake is an earth dam located in Greene County, Indiana, built in 1973. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About W.l. Thomas Lake
The primary purpose of W.l. Thomas Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W Thomas (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Coordinates | 38.92792, -86.72600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W Thomas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00538 |
| Federal ID | IN00538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |