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 76–100 of 279
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffy Reservoir Dam Monroe County | 44 | 1924 | High | Fair |
| Griggs Lake Dam Vigo County | 22 | 1964 | High | Fair |
| Grouse Ridge Lake Dam Bartholomew County | 42 | 1964 | High | Poor |
| Hamilton Lake-North Dam Steuben County | 16 | 1832 | High | Fair |
| Hamilton Lake-South Dam Steuben County | 21 | 1832 | High | Poor |
| Hardy Lake Dam Scott County | 63 | 1970 | High | Satisfactory |
| Harrison Lakes North Dam Bartholomew County | 38 | 1947 | High | Satisfactory |
| Harrison Lakes South Dam Bartholomew County | 50 | 1947 | High | Fair |
| Hart Lake Dam Morgan County | 34 | 1950 | High | Fair |
| Hawthorn Park Dam Vigo County | 25 | 1930 | High | Fair |
| Heritage Lake Dam Putnam County | 51 | 1971 | High | Fair |
| Hidden Hollow Lake Dam Bartholomew County | 25 | 1975 | High | Poor |
| Hidden Valley Lake Dam Dearborn County | 135 | 1973 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hideaway Lake Dam Clark County | 22 | 1954 | High | Fair |
| Hillview Lake Dam Jackson County | 31 | 1961 | High | Poor |
| Hollybrook Lake Dam Owen County | 18 | 1940 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hood Lake Dam Johnson County | 63 | 1968 | High | Poor |
| Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam Sullivan County | 66 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam Bartholomew County | 32 | 1965 | High | Fair |
| Hulman Lodge Dam Vigo County | 19 | 1915 | High | Fair |
| Huntingburg City Lake Dam Dubois County | 32 | 1966 | High | Fair |
| Hurshtown Reservoir Dam Allen County | 40 | 1971 | High | Fair |
| Indiana Harbor and Canal Confined Disposal Facility Lake County | 35 | 2011 | High | Not Available |
| Indian (Everroad) Lake Dam Bartholomew County | 17 | 1957 | High | Poor |
| Indian Head Lake Hendricks County | 26 | 1959 | High | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.