Southern Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Southern Hills Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 93.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 584 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 306 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00180 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SOUTHERN HILLS LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Southern Hills Lake Dam?
Southern Hills Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Southern Hills Lake Dam?
Southern Hills Lake Dam is owned by SOUTHERN HILLS LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Southern Hills Lake Dam built?
Southern Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Southern Hills Lake Dam?
Southern Hills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Southern Hills Lake Dam?
Southern Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Southern Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Southern Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on August 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.