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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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Coordinates | 39.94833, -86.29652 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 501 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Helen and Rollin Dick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00269 |
| Federal ID | IN00269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |