Lake Of The Woods Dam
Lake Of The Woods Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Indiana, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Of The Woods Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Of The Woods Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Geneva Lot Owners Association, Inc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Wabash River near Geneva.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Geneva |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Wabash River |
| Coordinates | 40.60582, -84.96003 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 136 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GENEVA LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00207 |
| Federal ID | IN00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |