Challenge Farm Lake Dam
Challenge Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Indiana, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Challenge Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Challenge Farm Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sagamore Club Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Stony Creek near Noblesville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 03/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Noblesville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Stony Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.02898, -85.98191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SAGAMORE CLUB LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00174 |
| Federal ID | IN00174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |