Dams in Allen County, Indiana
13Total Dams
5High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Allen County, Indiana
Allen County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Allen County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hurshtown Reservoir Dam at 40 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurshtown Reservoir Dam | High | Fair | 40 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Cedarville Dam | High | Fair | 27 | Water Supply | 1953 |
| Kekionga Lake Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Covington Lake Dam | High | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Foxwood Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 10 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2006 |
| Coventry Dry Dam | Significant | Poor | 17 | 1974 | |
| Daus Addition Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Rich Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 16 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Poe Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1967 |
| St. Joseph River (in-channel) Dam | Significant | Fair | 10 | Water Supply | 1933 |
| Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1971 |
| Hosey (maumee River) Dam (in-channel) | Low | Fair | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1925 |
| Beedy Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | 1965 |