Dams in Harrison County, Indiana
6Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Harrison County, Indiana
Harrison County has 6 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, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Harrison County is 66 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Seven Springs Lake Dam at 57 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinestone Lake Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Water Supply | 1958 |
| Buffalo Trace Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Seven Springs Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 57 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Pine Springs Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 28 | Recreation | 1951 |
| St. Peters Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |