Ski Starlite Dam No. 2
Ski Starlite Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Clark County, Indiana, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ski Starlite Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Ski Starlite Dam No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ballew Enterprises (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Muddy Fork.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 04/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Muddy Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.43423, -85.82442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,632 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BALLEW ENTERPRISES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03673 |
| Federal ID | IN03673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |