Jim Britton Lake Dam

Dearborn, Indiana· Earth· 50 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jim Britton Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 92.7% in IN)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage375 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03409

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 27, 1970
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jim Britton

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jim Britton Lake Dam?

Jim Britton Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jim Britton Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Jim Britton Lake Dam?

Jim Britton 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 Jim Britton Lake Dam?

Jim Britton Lake 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 Jim Britton Lake Dam last inspected?

Jim Britton Lake Dam was last inspected on November 27, 1970. 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.