Dams in Dearborn County, Indiana
14Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Dearborn County, Indiana
Dearborn County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Dearborn County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hidden Valley Lake Dam at 135 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 135 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Ortwein Dam | High | Not Rated | 57 | Recreation | 1989 |
| Ronald A. Kirsch Dam | Significant | Fair | 27 | Recreation | 1993 |
| Kimberly Lake | Low | Poor | 44 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Norman J. Dobell Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 39 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Industrial Park Dam | Low | Fair | 37 | 1998 | |
| Perrine Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 32 | Water Supply | 1961 |
| Lake In The Pines | Low | Fair | 31 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Crystal Lake | Low | Poor | 30 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Kess Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | 1981 | |
| Lake Dilldear Dam | Low | Poor | 27 | Water Supply | 1945 |
| Hough Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1971 |
| I & M Secondary Fly Ash Reservoir | Low | Fair | 25 | Other | 1963 |
| Jim Britton Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 50 | Recreation |