Suhre Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, built in 1949. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 280 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Suhre Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Suhre Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dean Oconner (private).
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Coordinates | 39.20832, -85.85411 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 216 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dean Oconner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00449 |
| Federal ID | IN00449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |