Sugar Hills Lake Dam

Indiana — Hancock County — NEW DITCH

Location

StateIndiana
CountyHancock
RiverNEW DITCH
Coordinates39.85859, -85.82225

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage764 acre-ft
Max Storage764 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 7, 2020
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSUGAR HILLS LAKE ASSOCIATION

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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