Oakland City New Lake Dam
Oakland City New Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gibson County, Indiana, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oakland City New Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Oakland City New Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Oakland City Water Company (local government). It impounds the South Fork Patoka River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 978 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 02/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| River/Stream | South Fork Patoka River |
| Coordinates | 38.32368, -87.31761 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 978 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 978 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 649 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OAKLAND CITY WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00319 |
| Federal ID | IN00319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |