Shamrock Lakes Dam (south) #2
Shamrock Lakes Dam (south) #2 is an earth dam located in Blackford County, Indiana, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Shamrock Lakes Dam (south) #2
The primary purpose of Shamrock Lakes Dam (south) #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bill Welles (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Blackford |
| Coordinates | 40.40989, -85.42607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bill Welles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00763 |
| Federal ID | IN00763 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |