Thompson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, built in 1962. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 402 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 Thompson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thompson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Don Thompson (private).
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 402 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1987. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Coordinates | 39.11354, -85.90340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 402 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 159 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Don Thompson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00595 |
| Federal ID | IN00595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |