Bottom Lake Dam

Bottom Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Indiana, built in 1975. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Bottom Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Bottom Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elmer C. Summitt, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-bluff Creek near Waverly.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/1976. That was over 49 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
Nearest CityWaverly
River/StreamTr-bluff Creek
Coordinates39.55305, -86.20531

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage79 acre-ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerELMER C. SUMMITT, JR.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/10/1976
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00545
Federal IDIN00545
More InfoState Dam Safety Program