Russell Lake Dam

Russell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Indiana, built in 1945. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Russell Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Russell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Helen And Rollin Dick (private).

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/1995. That was over 30 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBoone
Coordinates39.94833, -86.29652

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge501 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHelen and Rollin Dick
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/20/1995
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00269
Federal IDIN00269
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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