Dams in Jefferson County, Indiana
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Jefferson County, Indiana
Jefferson County has 9 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 6 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Jefferson County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Panther Creek Dam at 70 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 36 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Panther Creek Dam | Significant | Fair | 70 | 1960 | |
| Hereford Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 29 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Stucker Fork Dam No. 3 | Significant | Poor | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| I.v. West Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 36 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Camp Riehl-cranford Dam (east) | Low | Poor | 26 | Recreation | |
| Perkinson Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 26 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Camp Riehl-cranford Dam (west) | Low | Poor | 22 | Recreation | |
| Camp Creek Dam (in-channel) | Low | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1975 |