White Oak Lake Dam

Bartholomew, Indiana· 15 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

White Oak Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 8.5% in IN)
Dam Length300 ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03778

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1967
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White Oak Lake Dam?

White Oak Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates White Oak Lake Dam?

White Oak Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of White Oak Lake Dam?

White Oak 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 White Oak Lake Dam?

White Oak Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 White Oak Lake Dam last inspected?

White Oak Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1967. 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.