Lewis Lake Dam

Brown County, Indiana (near HELMSBURG)

River/Stream: BELL CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
49 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
946 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,878 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2015-03-24

Hazard Classification: High — 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
IN00499
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
39.28213, -86.30059
Age
52 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.