Dams in Hamilton County, Indiana
7Total Dams
2High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Hamilton County, Indiana
Hamilton County has 7 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 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hamilton County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Morse Reservoir Dam at 70 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morse Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 70 | Water Supply | 1955 |
| Woodland Addition Lake Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Challenge Farm Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 31 | Water Supply | 1969 |
| Village Farms Lake Dam - East | Significant | Fair | 24 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Village Farms Lake Dam - West | Significant | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1984 |
| Claybridge At Springmill Dam | Significant | Poor | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1985 |
| Riverwood Power Dam (in-channel) | Low | Fair | 12 | 1940 |