Hemlock Lake Dam South (lower)
Hemlock Lake Dam South (lower) is an earth dam located in Fountain County, Indiana, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hemlock Lake Dam South (lower)
The primary purpose of Hemlock Lake Dam South (lower) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fountain County Lake Development (private). It impounds the Lick Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.98376, -87.16360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,124 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FOUNTAIN COUNTY LAKE DEVELOPMENT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00735 |
| Federal ID | IN00735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |