Dams in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County has 4 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, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Tippecanoe County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Pretty Prairie Creek Road Dam at 40 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treece Lake Dam | High | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Pretty Prairie Creek Road Dam | Significant | Poor | 40 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Marsh Lake Tippecanoe Co. Highway Dam | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | |
| Rutan Farms Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1966 |