Schlamm Lake Dam
Schlamm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Indiana, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Schlamm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schlamm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Mill Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/23/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Mill Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.56571, -85.78337 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 631 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00283 |
| Federal ID | IN00283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |