Dams in Elkhart County, Indiana
3Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County has 3 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. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Elkhart County is 140 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Goshen Pond Dam at 48 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Pond Dam | High | Fair | 48 | Recreation | 1868 |
| Elkhart | High | Poor | 25 | Hydroelectric | 1903 |
| Elkhart River (in-channel) Dam | Low | Fair | 7 | Recreation |