Patoka Lake Dam
Indiana — Dubois County — PATOKA RIVER
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| River | PATOKA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.43434, -86.70759 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 301,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,880 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 1, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Other Name | Patoka Lake |
Location Map
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.