Dams in Lake County, Indiana
10Total Dams
7High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Lake County, Indiana
Lake County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 8 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lake County is 82 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Of The Four Seasons (lower) C at 36 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Of The Four Seasons (lower) C | High | Poor | 36 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Indiana Harbor And Canal Confined Disposal Facility | High | Not Available | 35 | Navigation | 2011 |
| Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (north) | High | Poor | 29 | Recreation | |
| Lake George Dam | High | Poor | 22 | Other | 1846 |
| Lake Dalecarlia Dam (east) | High | Poor | 14 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Lake Dalecarlia Dam (west) | High | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Lake Hills Dam | High | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (west) | Significant | Poor | 6 | Recreation | |
| Molchan Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 21 | Recreation | |
| Lakewood Estates Dam | Low | Poor | 14 | Recreation | 1992 |