Holliday Lake Dam

EAGLE CREEK· Boone, Indiana· Built 1966· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Holliday Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 38.5% in IN)
Dam Length357 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge380 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDIN00736

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 8, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

John Holliday

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holliday Lake Dam?

Holliday Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Holliday Lake Dam?

Holliday Lake Dam is owned by John Holliday (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Holliday Lake Dam built?

Holliday Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Holliday Lake Dam?

Holliday Lake 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 Holliday Lake Dam?

Holliday Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Holliday Lake Dam last inspected?

Holliday Lake Dam was last inspected on August 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.