Camp Red Mill Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Camp Red Mill Lake Dam, located in LaPorte, Indiana, was completed in 1833 and serves as a crucial water resource for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 124 acre-feet. The dam spans 265 feet in length, creating a surface area of 21.69 acres and draining a 1.84 square mile watershed.

Despite its historical significance, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment. The last inspection in 2006 raised concerns about its safety and maintenance, prompting the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures. With its proximity to residential areas and the surrounding community, ensuring the structural integrity of Camp Red Mill Lake Dam is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

Year Completed

1833

Dam Length

265

Dam Height

21

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21.69

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

1.84

Nid Storage

186

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

21
       
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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.