White Oak Lake Dam No. 1 (east)
White Oak Lake Dam No. 1 (east) is an earth dam located in Knox County, Indiana, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About White Oak Lake Dam No. 1 (east)
The primary purpose of White Oak Lake Dam No. 1 (east) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indiana Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the South Fork Smalls Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 309 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 06/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| River/Stream | South Fork Smalls Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.74399, -87.40421 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 357 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00344 |
| Federal ID | IN00344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |