Tamerix Lake Dam
Tamerix Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tamerix Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tamerix Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul Nolting (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Denios Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 03/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Denios Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.17856, -86.02008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul Nolting |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00450 |
| Federal ID | IN00450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |