Robison Lake Dam #2

Robison Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Parke County, Indiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspection06/03/1981
Height19 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 19 ft
19 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

19 ft tall. 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 Robison Lake Dam #2

The primary purpose of Robison Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Robison (private).

The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/1981. That was over 45 years ago.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateIndiana
CountyParke
Coordinates39.69067, -87.12845

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert Robison
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Last Inspection06/03/1981
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN03633
Federal IDIN03633
More InfoState Dam Safety Program