Indiana Dams
1,087 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
1,087
High Hazard
279
25.7%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
517
Average Age
66 yrs
Hazard Classification
High279 (25.7%)
Significant320 (29.4%)
Low451 (41.5%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory58 (5.3%)
Fair321 (29.5%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory517 (47.6%)
Not Rated191 (17.6%)
Federal
25
State
81
Local
177
Private
750
Tallest Dams
- Brookville Dam181 ft
- Cagles Mill Dam150 ft
- Patoka Lake Dam145 ft
- Sweetwater Lake Dam140 ft
- Mississinewa Dam140 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Brookville DamHigh
- Cagles Mill DamHigh
- Patoka Lake DamHigh
- Sweetwater Lake DamHigh
- Mississinewa DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Indiana
Showing 101–125 of 321
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon Lake Dam Jackson County | 40 | 1986 | Low | Fair |
| Perrine Lake Dam Dearborn County | 32 | 1961 | Low | Fair |
| Patton Park Lake Dam Morgan County | 28 | 1935 | High | Fair |
| Patmore Lake Dam Spencer County | 27 | 1983 | Low | Fair |
| Panther Creek Dam Jefferson County | 70 | 1960 | Significant | Fair |
| Painted Hills Lake Dam Morgan County | 62 | 1970 | High | Fair |
| Olinger Lake Pike County | 43 | 2000 | Low | Fair |
| Oakdale Carroll County | 64 | 1925 | High | Fair |
| Oakalla Lake Dam Putnam County | 40 | 1964 | Significant | Fair |
| North Lake Estates West Lake Dam Vanderburgh County | 22 | 1950 | High | Fair |
| Norman J. Dobell Lake Dam Dearborn County | 39 | 1971 | Low | Fair |
| New Holland Lake Dam Dubois County | 33 | 1957 | Significant | Fair |
| Nebo Lake Dam Morgan County | 60 | 1954 | High | Fair |
| Murray Lake Dam Johnson County | 29 | 1974 | Low | Fair |
| Muddy Fork Structure No. 6 Clark County | 52 | 2004 | High | Fair |
| Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 Clark County | 53 | 1970 | High | Fair |
| Muddy Fork Structure No. 3 Clark County | 72 | 1973 | High | Fair |
| Muddy Fork Structure No. 2 Clark County | 52 | 1971 | High | Fair |
| Mount Zion Millpond Dam Fulton County | 11 | 1932 | Significant | Fair |
| Moss Dam Jackson County | 19 | 1980 | Low | Fair |
| Moses Lake Dam Greene County | 32 | 1958 | Low | Fair |
| Milan Lake Dam Ripley County | 25 | 1928 | Significant | Fair |
| Middle Fork Reservoir Dam Wayne County | 74 | 1963 | High | Fair |
| Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 23 Perry County | 37 | 1992 | Significant | Fair |
| Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 Perry County | 32 | 1992 | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.