Versailles Lake Dam

Ripley County, Indiana

River/Stream: LAUGHERY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
934 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,788 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
65,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-06-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IN00021
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
39.07452, -85.24499
Age
70 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.