Dams in Carroll County, Indiana
5Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Carroll County, Indiana
Carroll County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Carroll County is 71 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Oakdale at 64 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | High | Fair | 64 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Tecumseh Lake Dam (ymca) | Low | Satisfactory | 57 | Recreation | 1988 |
| Wally's Wood Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Knop Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 30 | Recreation | 1945 |
| Vernon Payne Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 29 | Water Supply | 1962 |