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 401–425 of 1,087
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Lake Dam Scott County | 25 | 2006 | Low | Poor |
| Huber Brothers Lake Dam Clark County | 23 | 1966 | Significant | Poor |
| Hulman Lodge Dam Vigo County | 19 | 1915 | High | Fair |
| Hulman Street Dam Vigo County | 15 | 1930 | Low | Fair |
| Hungry Acres Lake Brown County | 20 | 1969 | Low | Poor |
| Hungry Acres Lake Dam Brown County | 25 | — | Low | Poor |
| Huntingburg City Lake Dam Dubois County | 32 | 1966 | High | Fair |
| Huntington College Lake Dam Huntington County | 19 | 1966 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Hurshtown Reservoir Dam Allen County | 40 | 1971 | High | Fair |
| Idle Hour Lake Dubois County | 29 | 1942 | Low | Poor |
| Idlewild Lake Dam Dubois County | 22 | 1940 | Significant | Fair |
| I & M Secondary Fly Ash Reservoir Dearborn County | 25 | 1963 | Low | 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 |
| Indian Lake Dam Marion County | 26 | 1928 | Significant | Poor |
| Indian Lakes Preserve Dam Ripley County | 37 | 1973 | High | Satisfactory |
| Indian Lake (Str. #6) Perry County | 79 | 1968 | High | Not Rated |
| Indian Trail Lake Dam Randolph County | 28 | 1960 | Significant | Poor |
| Industrial Park Dam Dearborn County | 37 | 1998 | Low | Fair |
| I.V. West Lake Dam Jefferson County | 36 | 1961 | Low | Fair |
| Izaak Walton Lake Clay County | 25 | 1934 | Significant | Poor |
| Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North Dubois County | 24 | 1925 | Low | Poor |
| Jackson Lake Dam Greene County | 35 | 1962 | Low | Poor |
| James Covert Lake Dam Clark County | 19 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.