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.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Lake Dam | High | Fair | 55 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1937 |
| West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 | High | Fair | 51 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Lake Gallimore Dam | Significant | Fair | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Seed Tick Dam | Low | Fair | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Hardwood Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 22 | Recreation | |
| Bauer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1978 |
| U.s. Gypsum Company Dam | Low | Fair | 13 | 1954 |