Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY NINEVEH CREEK· Johnson, Indiana· Built 1992· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 13.1% in IN)
Dam Length245 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge291 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDIN03929

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 7, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

RYAN LACY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East?

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East?

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East is owned by RYAN LACY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East built?

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East?

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East?

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East has a dam height of 17 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East last inspected?

Lacy & Caress Lake Dam East was last inspected on August 7, 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.