Dams in Martin County, Indiana

7Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Martin County, Indiana

Martin County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.

The average dam in Martin County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Greenwood Lake Dam at 55 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Greenwood Lake DamHighFair55Flood Risk Reduction1937
West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1HighFair51Flood Risk Reduction1971
Lake Gallimore DamSignificantFair26Flood Risk Reduction1962
Seed Tick DamLowFair25Flood Risk Reduction1962
Hardwood Lake DamLowPoor22Recreation
Bauer Lake DamLowNot Rated18Recreation1978
U.s. Gypsum Company DamLowFair131954