Treece Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Treece Lake Dam, also known as Curtis L.


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Summary

Treece Dam, is a private dam located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at 34 feet in height and stretches 430 feet in length. The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a surface area of 5 acres and a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet.

Situated on an unnamed tributary of Sugar Creek, Treece Lake Dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections. However, the dam's condition assessment from 2008 reported it to be in poor condition, with a high hazard potential. Despite this, the risk assessment deems the dam to have a moderate risk level.

With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Treece Lake Dam offers enthusiasts a chance to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate in Indiana. However, concerns about the dam's condition highlight the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource for future generations.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY SUGAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

140

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.