Lamb Lake, body of water
Lamb Lake is a reservoir covering about 270 acres in Johnson County, Indiana, completed in 1967. The body of water reaches a maximum depth of about 55 feet and features wooded shorelines with several small bays, creating a natural landscape along its edges.
The lake was constructed in 1967 as a water management project to control local water flow and provide recreation space. Over the decades it became a beloved spot managed by approximately 278 private property owners who share responsibility for its care and upkeep.
The lake is named after a local family and has become a gathering place for the surrounding community. Private residents manage the water together, creating a shared space where families and neighbors spend leisure time on weekends and throughout the year.
The lake is easily accessible by car with parking areas nearby; note that this is a private body of water restricted to residents and their guests. Spring through early fall offers the most pleasant weather for activities like fishing, boating, and picnicking along the shoreline.
The lake's spillway creates a waterfall roughly 55 feet high, making it one of Indiana's tallest waterfalls. This impressive cascade is visible from near the spillway and forms a striking natural feature where water drops in an arc toward the ravine below.
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