Traders Point Lake Dam
Traders Point Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Indiana, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Traders Point Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Traders Point Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeside Improvement Association Incorporated (private). It impounds the Bushs Run.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1927, 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 02/23/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| River/Stream | Bushs Run |
| Coordinates | 39.88163, -86.28783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,018 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakeside Improvement Association Incorporated |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00355 |
| Federal ID | IN00355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |