Hahn Reservoir Dam
Hahn Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Ripley County, Indiana, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hahn Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Hahn Reservoir 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 Batesville Water And Gas Utility (local government). It impounds the Little Laughery Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 02/08/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| River/Stream | Little Laughery Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.27962, -85.22059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BATESVILLE WATER AND GAS UTILITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00402 |
| Federal ID | IN00402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |