Kindred Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kindred Lake Dam, also known as F.


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Summary

O. P. Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 820 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 835 acre-feet. Situated on the South Fork Creek, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 19 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.

Despite its recreational importance, Kindred Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The dam is inspected every three years, with the last assessment conducted in May 2020. The risk assessment for the dam is classified as high, highlighting the need for proper risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. The dam lacks a spillway and features a valve outlet gate for water control.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition of Kindred Lake Dam to prevent potential hazards and ensure the safety of the area. With its location in a high-risk category and poor condition assessment, the dam warrants attention and action to mitigate any risks associated with its structural integrity. Advocating for regular inspections, maintenance, and risk management measures is crucial to safeguarding the dam and its surroundings for generations to come.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

820

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

SOUTH FORK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

0.17

Nid Storage

835

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Valve

Hazard Potential

Significant

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.