Perrine Lake Dam
Perrine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dearborn County, Indiana, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Perrine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Perrine 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 Art Reckman (private). It impounds the Flys Run near Guilford.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 04/13/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Nearest City | Guilford |
| River/Stream | Flys Run |
| Coordinates | 39.16509, -85.01590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 308 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ART RECKMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00068 |
| Federal ID | IN00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |