Dams in Steuben County, Indiana
11Total Dams
3High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Steuben County, Indiana
Steuben County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 6 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Steuben County is 96 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Thomas Papaik Lake Dam at 27 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Lake-south Dam | High | Poor | 21 | 1832 | |
| Hamilton Lake-north Dam | High | Fair | 16 | 1832 | |
| Lake George Dam | High | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1927 |
| Oberlin-ford | Significant | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | |
| Jimmerson Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1945 |
| Oberlin Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Long Beach Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 13 | Recreation | |
| Thomas Papaik Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 27 | Recreation | |
| Borror Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1984 |
| Gordon T. Anderson Dam | Low | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1992 |
| Minifenokee Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1960 |