Arnold Lake Dam
Arnold Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Indiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Arnold Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Arnold Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ronald G. Arnold & Betty C. (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, 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. 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 05/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Coordinates | 39.22590, -86.44831 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RONALD G. ARNOLD & BETTY C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN04049 |
| Federal ID | IN04049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |