Hants Lake Dam
Hants Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Indiana, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hants Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hants Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hants Lake Lot Owners Association (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Mud Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.35194, -86.09452 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,782 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hants Lake Lot Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00341 |
| Federal ID | IN00341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |