Milan Lake Dam
Milan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ripley County, Indiana, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Milan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Milan Lake 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 Town Of Milan (local government). It impounds the South Hogan Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/12/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| River/Stream | South Hogan Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.12194, -85.12555 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF MILAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03515 |
| Federal ID | IN03515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |