Izaak Walton Lake
Izaak Walton Lake is an earth dam located in Clay County, Indiana, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Izaak Walton Lake
The primary purpose of Izaak Walton Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Izaak Walton League Of America (private). It impounds the Otter Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.50823, -87.22788 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00289 |
| Federal ID | IN00289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |