Dams in Kosciusko County, Indiana

9Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant

Dam Safety in Kosciusko County, Indiana

Kosciusko County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.

The average dam in Kosciusko County is 121 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Goldeneye Pond Dam at 28 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Flatbelly Lake DamHighSatisfactory17Fish and Wildlife Pond1962
Webster Lake Dam - EastHighPoor12Recreation1835
Papakeechie LakeHighPoor10Recreation1913
Webster Lake Dam - WestHighPoor7Recreation1835
Goldeneye Pond DamSignificantSatisfactory28Recreation1964
Palestine Lake DamSignificantPoor10Recreation1837
Price LakeLowPoor10Recreation1983
Syracuse Lake Control StructureLowNot Rated9Recreation
Ridinger Lake Control StructureLowNot Rated7Recreation