Old Holland Lake Dam
Old Holland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dubois County, Indiana, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Old Holland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Old Holland Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Holland (public utility). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Sugar Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.25232, -87.04138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF HOLLAND |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00029 |
| Federal ID | IN00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |