Indian Lake Dam
Indian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Indiana, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indian Lake Improvement Association (private). It impounds the Indian Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 859 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.88148, -85.99283 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 859 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 859 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,778 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00357 |
| Federal ID | IN00357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |