Spangler Dam is an earth dam located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, built in 1980. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 226 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 Spangler Dam
The primary purpose of Spangler Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Spangler (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 226 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Coordinates | 39.16708, -85.79486 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 226 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Spangler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03562 |
| Federal ID | IN03562 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |