Dyer Lake Dam
Dyer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Indiana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dyer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dyer 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 William Dyer (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 355 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/15/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Coordinates | 39.14535, -86.95630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | William Dyer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00460 |
| Federal ID | IN00460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |