Dams in Orange County, Indiana
7Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Orange County, Indiana
Orange County has 7 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. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Orange County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Springs Valley Lake (f7) at 68 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Valley Lake (f7) | High | Satisfactory | 68 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1963 |
| Svcd Structure No. F-6 (collins Lake) | High | Fair | 45 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Svcd Structure No. F-3 (galloway Lake) | High | Fair | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Orleans Lake Dam | High | Poor | 16 | Other | 1950 |
| Svcd Structure No. F-2 | Low | Fair | 41 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Olinger Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 37 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Wildwood Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 32 | Recreation |