Pfafflin Lake Dam
Pfafflin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warrick County, Indiana, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pfafflin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pfafflin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Lott (private).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 11 acres. Completed in 1946, 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 10/01/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Coordinates | 37.94424, -87.38024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jim Lott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN04061 |
| Federal ID | IN04061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |