Paint Mill Lake Dam
Paint Mill Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Vigo County, Indiana, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paint Mill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paint Mill Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paint Mill Lake Association, Inc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Honey Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,464 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 05/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Honey Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.34680, -87.34877 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,464 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,294 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PAINT MILL LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00433 |
| Federal ID | IN00433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |