White Oak Lake Dam
White Oak Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Indiana, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About White Oak Lake Dam
The primary purpose of White Oak Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by White Oak Lake Assoc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Lick Creek near Augusta.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 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 01/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.39315, -87.15834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 830 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WHITE OAK LAKE ASSOC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00216 |
| Federal ID | IN00216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |