Woodland Lake Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY BAYOU CREEK· Vanderburgh, Indiana· Built 1941· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Woodland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 74.8% in IN)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage401 acre-ft
Normal Storage248 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge900 cfs
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDIN00423

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: January 2, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

WOODLAND LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam 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 Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam is owned by WOODLAND LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodland Lake Dam built?

Woodland Lake Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Woodland Lake Dam last inspected?

Woodland Lake Dam was last inspected on January 2, 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.