Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam
Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hancock County, Indiana, built in 1987. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Wolfe (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 12/31/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Coordinates | 39.79319, -85.94435 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Wolfe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03750 |
| Federal ID | IN03750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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