Burgess Lake
Burgess Lake is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Indiana, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Burgess Lake
The primary purpose of Burgess Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christopher J And Kasee A Lambring (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Horse Lick.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 12/10/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Horse Lick |
| Coordinates | 38.87292, -85.98126 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 445 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHRISTOPHER J AND KASEE A LAMBRING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03185 |
| Federal ID | IN03185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |