Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Indiana, built in 1948. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Karl And Lynda Koehler (private).
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Coordinates | 39.47293, -86.49590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Karl and Lynda Koehler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00691 |
| Federal ID | IN00691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |