Deerskin Lake Dam
Deerskin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Indiana, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Deerskin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Deerskin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iris Properties (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Sweetwater Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/19/2018.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Sweetwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.30768, -86.13596 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IRIS PROPERTIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00218 |
| Federal ID | IN00218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |