Bartholomew County officials warn dam could fail and cause flooding

Flood warnings in place as some rivers remain high – News 8 at 10 – 4/6/2025

COLUMBUS, Ind. (WISH) — A flash flood watch is in effect around the Youth Camp Lake Dam along Wolf Creek over concerns the dam could fail.

Bartholomew County Emergency Management officials said pumps are being used to reduce lake levels, taking pressure off the dam.

The dam’s failure could cause flooding in low lying areas downstream. The flash flood watch is in effect through Tuesday morning…

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