Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BEAR CREEK· Brown, Indiana· Built 1965· Earth· 27 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 27 ft (taller than 51.4% in IN)
Dam Length1,276 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDIN00131

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 17, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES I-K

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams?

Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams 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 Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams?

Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams is owned by LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES I-K (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams built?

Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams?

Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams 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 Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams?

Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams has a dam height of 27 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 Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams last inspected?

Lutheran Hills Camp Lake Dams was last inspected on April 17, 2019. 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.