Brookville in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Brookville Lake
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 21, 2019
1. Brookville Lake Marker
Did sightseeing, boating or fishing lure you to the park today? This large reservoir offers nine boat ramps, four marinas and two State Recreation Areas, plus campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking trails and fishing access for outdoor enthusiasts. But Brookville Lake is not only the perfect place to play, it also provides flood reduction and many other benefits to people and wildlife.
The Whitewater River valley is among the most picturesque in the state, but can be deadly during flooding. Brookville Dam has saved countless lives and property estimated to be in the millions since it became operational in January 1974. Excess rainfall or snowmelt is held until it is safe to release the stored water.
Brookville Lake is a multipurpose flood control reservoir developed and administered by the Louisville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps partners with IDNR to provide first class facilities. From this vantage, you can view the dam and a portion of the 5,260 acre lake. Did you know that at 181 feet high and 3,004 feet long Brookville Dam is the tallest in Indiana?
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Corps Park
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Brookville Valley, 1898 Flood
Erected by US Army Corps of Engineers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1974.
Location. 39° 26.417′ N, 84° 59.55′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Indiana, in Franklin County. It is on IN-101 N. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brookville IN 47012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Hermitage (approx. 1.4 miles away); Brookville's Grandstand (approx. 1.4 miles away);
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 21, 2019
2. Brookville Lake and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
