Loew Lake Dam (North) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 27, 2025

Loew Lake Dam (North) in Indiana, built in 1944, serves as a recreational area for water and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 315 feet, with a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.17 acres. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Lugar Creek in Grant County, Indiana, the dam is regulated by the state agency IDNR and undergoes regular inspections, although its current condition is assessed as poor.

Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam still attracts visitors seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding area. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 30 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk level of 3 out of 5, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure public safety and dam integrity. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Loew Lake Dam (North) offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation and a glimpse into dam management and safety protocols in Indiana.

Year Completed

1944

Dam Length

315

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LUGAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.17

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.23

Nid Storage

25

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

25
       
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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.