Hereford Lake Dam
Hereford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Indiana, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hereford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hereford Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herb Parker (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Ramsey Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 603 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/25/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Ramsey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.73871, -85.48354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 603 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 603 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,801 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HERB PARKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00211 |
| Federal ID | IN00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |