Baker Lake Dam
Baker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Baker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baker Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Baker (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Wolfe Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. 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 04/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Wolfe Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.20437, -86.05008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES BAKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN04022 |
| Federal ID | IN04022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |