Prince's Northwest Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Prince's Northwest Lake Dam, located in Johnson County, Indiana, was completed in 1955 and serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 19.9 feet, with a NID storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. The dam's normal storage level is 7 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.4 acres and draining a 0.2 square mile watershed.

Despite its recreational significance, the dam poses a significant hazard potential, with an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of May 2001. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in 2001, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance. With no state regulatory oversight or enforcement in place, it is crucial for the private owners to prioritize safety measures and address any potential risks associated with the dam to ensure the protection of the local community and environment.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

19.9

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.4

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

25

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

20
       
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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.