Lake Dilldear Dam
Lake Dilldear Dam is an earth dam located in Dearborn County, Indiana, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Dilldear Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Dilldear 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 Ronnie Gullion (private). It impounds the Laughery Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 02/23/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| River/Stream | Laughery Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.03997, -85.10626 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ronnie Gullion |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00293 |
| Federal ID | IN00293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |