Maurice Bryant Lake Dam
Maurice Bryant Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hendricks County, Indiana, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Maurice Bryant Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Maurice Bryant Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maurice Bryant (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/1993. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Coordinates | 39.71367, -86.65278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maurice Bryant |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00455 |
| Federal ID | IN00455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |