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 51–58 of 58
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Lake East Dam Bartholomew County | 28 | 1982 | High | Satisfactory |
| Tipton Lake North Dam Bartholomew County | 33 | 1982 | High | Satisfactory |
| Tipton Lake West Dam Bartholomew County | 30 | 1982 | High | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 18 Henry County | 45 | 1994 | High | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 19 Henry County | 33 | 1995 | High | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 7-A Henry County | 62 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Usi - Reflection Lake Dam Vanderburgh County | 35 | 1970 | High | Satisfactory |
| Usi Student Residence Complex Lake Dam Vanderburgh County | 31 | 2004 | High | Satisfactory |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.