Laurel Feeder Dam (in-channel) is a dam located in Franklin County, Indiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 372 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 Laurel Feeder Dam (in-channel)
The primary purpose of Laurel Feeder Dam (in-channel) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (state). It impounds the Whitewater River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 372 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 597 square miles.
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 12/12/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Whitewater River |
| Coordinates | 39.48354, -85.19221 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 597 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03460 |
| Federal ID | IN03460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |