Reed Lake Dam
Reed Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Indiana, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Reed Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reed Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kova Fertilizer Co. (private). It impounds the Cobbs Fork near Brewersville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 02/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Brewersville |
| River/Stream | Cobbs Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.35451, -85.37755 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 936 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KOVA FERTILIZER CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00470 |
| Federal ID | IN00470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |