Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (lower)
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (lower) is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Indiana, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (lower)
The primary purpose of Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (lower) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paradise Lake Association (private). It impounds the White River near Banta.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 08/14/2019.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Banta |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 39.51606, -86.26186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 156 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PARADISE LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00677 |
| Federal ID | IN00677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |