Echo Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Echo Lake Dam in Brown, Indiana, stands at a height of 18 feet, with a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet.


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Summary

This dam, with a high hazard potential, has not been inspected since December 1995 and is not currently rated for its condition. Despite being in a state with no jurisdiction over its regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement, Echo Lake Dam remains a significant structure in the area, with its last data update in April 2021.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Echo Lake Dam intriguing due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding environment. With its high hazard potential and lack of recent inspections, the dam poses a risk that could be further exacerbated by changing climate patterns. The absence of regulatory oversight raises questions about the dam's safety and long-term sustainability in the face of evolving water resource management challenges.

As a structure with historical significance and potential environmental implications, Echo Lake Dam presents an opportunity for further exploration and understanding by those interested in water resource management and climate resilience. Its condition assessment, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures are areas that warrant attention and consideration in the broader context of sustainable water infrastructure development and climate adaptation efforts.

Dam Height

18

Nid Storage

20

Hazard Potential

High

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.