Dawn Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Marshall Lake Dam Kamp Modoc Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Dawn Lake Dam, located in Wayne, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1964, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. With a surface area of 13.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.57 square miles, the dam regulates the flow of Flight Run, a river or stream in the area.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Dawn Lake Dam has been deemed to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and has no outlet gates. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the region. With a risk management plan in place, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and recreation activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
FLIGHT RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.57 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Dawn Lake Dam