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Patoka Lake Dam
Tailwater and dam at Patoka Lake.
About this dam
Built
1972-1978
Purpose
Water Supply, Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation
River
Patoka River
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
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Communities displaced by this dam
(3)
Ellsworth, Indiana
Elon, Indiana
Newton Stewart, Indiana
Sources
https://www.tmnews.com/story/news/local/paoli-news/2005/08/18/facility-constructionbegan-back-in-1972/48282483/
https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Article/3640634/patoka-lake/