Lochwood Corp. Of In Dam
Lochwood Corp. Of In Dam is an earth dam located in Fountain County, Indiana, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lochwood Corp. Of In Dam
The primary purpose of Lochwood Corp. Of In Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lochwood Corporation Of In (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Coal Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Coal Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.01806, -87.39592 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LOCHWOOD CORPORATION OF IN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03993 |
| Federal ID | IN03993 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |