Loew Lake Dam (north)
Loew Lake Dam (north) is an earth dam located in Grant County, Indiana, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Loew Lake Dam (north)
The primary purpose of Loew Lake Dam (north) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bankview Farm Ii (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Lugar Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1944, 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 07/11/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Lugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.55682, -85.61429 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BANKVIEW FARM II |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00321 |
| Federal ID | IN00321 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |