Pfau Lake Dam

Brown County, Indiana (near NASHVILLE)

River/Stream: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY NORTH FORK SALT CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
310 ft
Reservoir Storage
215 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
830 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2018-03-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
IN00223
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
39.20296, -86.19349
Age
54 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.