Bauer Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bauer Lake Dam in Indiana, completed in 1978, stands at 18 feet high and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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With a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 5.49 acres, the dam boasts a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam remains an important feature in the region.

Located in Martin County, Indiana, Bauer Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam, constructed with an earth core type, spans 275 feet in length and is situated in a drainage area of 0.13 square miles. Although inspection data is dated back to 1983, the dam continues to stand as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Bauer Lake Dam for its contribution to the local ecosystem and recreational opportunities it offers to the community. As a privately owned structure with no state regulatory oversight, the dam's low hazard potential and unconditioned assessment highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term sustainability. For those seeking to explore the intersection of water management and outdoor recreation, Bauer Lake Dam stands as a prime example of balancing human needs with environmental conservation.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

275

Dam Height

18

Surface Area

5.49

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

67

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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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.