Kamp Modoc Lake Dam
Kamp Modoc Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Indiana, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kamp Modoc Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kamp Modoc Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James And Sandra Swift (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Whitewater River near Hagerstown.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 12/04/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Hagerstown |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Whitewater River |
| Coordinates | 40.01948, -85.12193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES AND SANDRA SWIFT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00476 |
| Federal ID | IN00476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |