Perkinson Lake Dam
Perkinson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Indiana, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Perkinson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Perkinson 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 Leon Perkinson Trustee (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Little Caney Fork near Lexington.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Little Caney Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.69644, -85.58638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 766 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LEON PERKINSON TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00191 |
| Federal ID | IN00191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |