Dams in Gibson County, Indiana
7Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Gibson County, Indiana
Gibson County has 7 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. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Gibson County is 83 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Lake Gibson Dam at 27 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Generating Plant Dam | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Other | 1973 |
| Blue Stone Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Lake Gibson Dam | Low | Poor | 27 | 1933 | |
| Oakland City New Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 26 | Water Supply | 1935 |
| Camp Carson Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 24 | Recreation | 1926 |
| Oakland City Old Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 22 | Water Supply | 1930 |
| Sturgeon Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | 1965 |