Rocky Fork Lake Dam (Lower)

Parke County, Indiana

River/Stream: STRAIGHT BRANCH

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
63 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,595 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,260 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-03-28

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IN00036
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
39.67305, -87.05712
Age
67 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.