Old Longs Mill Dam
Old Longs Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Porter County, Indiana, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Old Longs Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Old Longs Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carol Siemion (private). It impounds the Coffee Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 01/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| River/Stream | Coffee Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.56211, -87.01916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAROL SIEMION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00793 |
| Federal ID | IN00793 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |