Saddle Lake (str. #1)
Saddle Lake (str. #1) is an earth dam located in Perry County, Indiana, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Saddle Lake (str. #1)
The primary purpose of Saddle Lake (str. #1) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Middle Fk Anderson River near Cannelton.
The dam stands 69 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 508 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Indiana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Cannelton |
| River/Stream | Middle Fk Anderson River |
| Coordinates | 38.06380, -86.66520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 508 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,780 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00127 |
| Federal ID | IN00127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |