Deer Lake Dam #2
Deer Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Brown County, Indiana, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Deer Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Deer Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jay Johnson (private). It impounds the North Fork Salt Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| River/Stream | North Fork Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.21322, -86.34093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 164 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jay Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00573 |
| Federal ID | IN00573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |