Bass Haven Lake Dam
Bass Haven Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Owen County, Indiana, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bass Haven Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bass Haven Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. Roger L. Buck (private). It impounds the Fall Creek near Spencer.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 05/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Fall Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.32280, -86.77841 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,358 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR. ROGER L. BUCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00713 |
| Federal ID | IN00713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |