Elrod Lake Dam
Elrod Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Indiana, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Elrod Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Elrod Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Quinton & Mary Lou Elrod Family Trust (private). It impounds the Jackson Run near Zionsville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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 08/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Zionsville |
| River/Stream | Jackson Run |
| Coordinates | 39.99314, -86.29413 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 404 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | QUINTON & MARY LOU ELROD FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00149 |
| Federal ID | IN00149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |