Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam

Henry County, Indiana (near NEW CASTLE)

River/Stream: SWERINGEN DITCH

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
1,650 ft
Reservoir Storage
853 acre-ft
Year Completed
1980
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
173 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2016-03-01

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
IN00613
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
40.03727, -85.28885
Age
46 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.