Morrison Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Floyd Lowe Dam Cottonwood Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Morrison Pond Dam, located in Decatur, Indiana, was completed in 1942 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a dam height of 20.7 feet and a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, this earth dam spans 350 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6.59 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2004 showed signs of deterioration, marked as 'poor'.
Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Indiana, Morrison Pond Dam offers a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. However, the dam's poor condition raises concerns about its long-term reliability and safety. With no state regulation or inspection in place, there is a need for proactive measures to ensure the dam's structural integrity and prevent potential risks to the surrounding community and environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Morrison Pond Dam presents an opportunity to engage in discussions about the importance of dam maintenance and the implications of aging infrastructure on water management. As efforts are made to address the dam's deteriorating condition, there is a call for increased awareness and collaboration among stakeholders to safeguard the dam's recreational benefits while mitigating potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1942 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
20.7 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.59 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Morrison Pond Dam