Lake Hills Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Hills Dam, also known as Lake Hills Country Club Golf Course Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Lake Hills, Indiana.


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Summary

Built in 1930 by EARTH TECH, INC., this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, including fish and wildlife pond and recreational activities. The dam spans 575 feet in length and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 102 acre-feet.

Located on GOLF LAKE in Lake County, Indiana, the Lake Hills Dam has a spillway width of 200 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, but its condition assessment is satisfactory as of the last inspection in April 2006. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is regularly inspected every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.

Despite its age, Lake Hills Dam remains a vital part of the local landscape, providing essential recreational opportunities while also serving as a critical water resource for the area. With proper maintenance and ongoing risk management measures, this earth dam continues to play a significant role in water conservation and climate resilience efforts in Lake Hills, Indiana.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

575

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

GOLF LAKE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Drainage Area

1.33

Nid Storage

136

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.