Dams in LaPorte County, Indiana
7Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in LaPorte County, Indiana
LaPorte County has 7 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in LaPorte County is 90 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Camp Red Mill Lake Dam at 21 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Lumiere Dam | High | Poor | 15 | 1940 | |
| Camp Red Mill Lake Dam | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1833 |
| Union Mills Dam | Significant | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Dingler Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Wallace Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 14 | Recreation | 1997 |
| Seven Springs Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Walton Lake Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1950 |