Saddle Lake Dam
Saddle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Indiana, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Saddle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Saddle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul And Deborah K Malone (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary St. Marys River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 07/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary St. Marys River |
| Coordinates | 40.85649, -84.89942 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul and Deborah K Malone |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00773 |
| Federal ID | IN00773 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |