Patoka Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Nearest City | JASPER |
| River/Stream | PATOKA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.43434, -86.70759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 301,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301,640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167,290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,880 acres |
| Drainage Area | 168 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |