Bottom Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Indiana, built in 1975. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 290 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 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 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Waverly |
| River/Stream | Tr-bluff Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.55305, -86.20531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elmer C. Summitt, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00545 |
| Federal ID | IN00545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |