Harrison Lakes South Dam
Key Takeaway
Harrison Lakes South Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 92.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00170 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HARRISON LAKE TOWN MEETING INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harrison Lakes South Dam?
Harrison Lakes South Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Harrison Lakes South Dam?
Harrison Lakes South Dam is owned by HARRISON LAKE TOWN MEETING INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harrison Lakes South Dam built?
Harrison Lakes South Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Harrison Lakes South Dam?
Harrison Lakes South Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harrison Lakes South Dam?
Harrison Lakes South Dam has a dam height of 50 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Harrison Lakes South Dam last inspected?
Harrison Lakes South Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.