Dams in Wayne County, Indiana
5Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County has 5 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, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Wayne County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Middle Fork Reservoir Dam at 74 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Reservoir Dam | High | Fair | 74 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Dawn Lake Dam | High | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| South Q St. Dry Dam | Significant | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Glen White Dam | Low | Fair | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Marshall Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1976 |