Jim Britton Lake Dam
Jim Britton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dearborn County, Indiana. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Jim Britton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jim Britton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Britton (private).
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/27/1970. That was over 55 years ago.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Coordinates | 39.14958, -84.85796 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jim Britton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03409 |
| Federal ID | IN03409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |