Patoka Lake Regional Water and Sewer District

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

From the Valley Floor!

This striking perspective was captured from the valley floor during the construction of Patoka Lake Dam in the summer of 1976. Looking up, you can see the rising Right Abutment and the prominent structure of the Control Tower taking shape.

Notably, this image was captured during the historic summer of 1976—the very year of the United States Bicentennial! As the nation celebrated 200 years of history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was hard at work building the future of water management, flood control, and recreation for Southern Indiana.
50 years later, during the year of the nation's 250th celebration, Patoka Lake continues to serve our communities, standing as a testament to the dedication of the teams who built it from the ground up.

• Do you or your family members have memories of Patoka Lake during its construction phase?

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04/16/2026

Steve Dodd joined Patoka Lake Regional Water and Sewer District in April 2001. He began his career as a laborer and has since served as an equipment operator, assistant foreman, Transmission and Distribution Supervisor then Superintendent, and now General Manager.

Today, we celebrate Steve’s 25 years of dedicated service to the District and his unwavering commitment to ensuring that families across southern Indiana have access to clean, affordable, and great-tasting water.

Thank you, Steve, for your leadership and dedication!

04/15/2026

Spring comes on the World --
I sight the Aprils --
Hueless to me until thou come
As, till the Bee
Blossoms stand negative,
Touched to Conditions
By a Hum.

-Emily Dickinson

03/27/2026

James West has been with Patoka Lake Regional Water and Sewer District for 20 years today! James spent a large amount of time as our meter service technician. Today he serves as our Utility Coordinator. Congratulations James and thanks for your service to the District!