Poe Lake Dam
Poe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Allen County, Indiana, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Poe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Poe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mary Menge (private). It impounds the Tr-alex Warner Ditch near Leo.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/17/1995. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Leo |
| River/Stream | Tr-alex Warner Ditch |
| Coordinates | 41.24525, -85.03545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 333 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARY MENGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00779 |
| Federal ID | IN00779 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |