Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North

EAST FORK MILL CREEK· Dubois, Indiana· Built 1925· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 38.5% in IN)
Dam Length625 ft
Max Storage303 acre-ft
Normal Storage198 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge237 cfs
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)
NID IDIN00300

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: April 5, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?

Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?

Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North built?

Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?

Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?

Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North last inspected?

Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North was last inspected on April 5, 2016. 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.