As many as 300 immature and adult bald eagles and an occasional golden eagle may be seen during the migration peak, usually by the first of December. A record 476 bald eagles were counted during a 2001 survey. The first recorded successful bald eagle nest fledged three young eaglets in the summer of 1997.

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Nestled in the rolling woodlands of southeast Indiana just 30 minutes west of Cincinnati, the private community of Hidden Valley Lake offers a unique blend of small town charm and big city access.

The 150-acre lake, 6 smaller lakes, 18-hole golf course, athletic fields, pool complex, sandy beach, restaurant & bar, and more provide abundant recreation opportunities.

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2. If you're a hunter or photographer, there are plenty of deer, turkey, partridge, rabbit's, andmoose, not to mention the occasional eagle and hawks that hunt thefields. Trails throughout the wooded area, currently have 8 tree standsfor hunting, will leave 3 in place for the new owners.

Originally planned in the early 1970s as a weekend getaway, Hidden Valley Lake has grown into a vibrant residential community of approximately 5500. Acres of wooded greenbelt surround an interesting diversity of home styles, ranging from rustic to traditional to contemporary. Wildlife sitings are frequent, including deer, turkey, geese, ducks, and even the occasional eagle or fox.

Residents enjoy peace of mind knowing that a security force of Dearborn County reserve deputies provides 24-hour service to the community.

Take a video tourof our community now! We welcome you to discover the many reasons why“life is good where we live.”

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Location

Located in Dearborn County, Indiana, Hidden Valley Lake is bordered to the south by the city of Greendale and to the east by the Ohio/Indiana state line. The postal address is Lawrenceburg, IN. Quick access to I-275, linking to I-74 and I-75, provides easy commuting to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Downtown Cincinnati is 24 miles east and the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati Airport lies 20 miles south.

Recreation

18-hole golf course
150-acre lake
Fishing, boating, water skiing
6 smaller lakes
Sand beach
Marina
15-acre sports complex

Community center
24-hour fitness center
Swimming pool
Parks & picnic shelters
Tennis and basketball courts
Paved walking paths
4 playgrounds

Community Center

19303 Schmarr Drive
David Wismann
Community Manager
812-537-3091, ext. 2
Mon. – Thurs.
6:30am. – 5:30 p.m.
Fri. 6:30 a.m. – noon

Built in 2007 overlooking beautiful Hidden Valley Lake, the Community Center houses the HVL Property Owner’s Association Office. Conveniently located near Willie’s Sports Café, the Sports Complex and the Veterans’ Memorial, the Center is the hub of the community.

The multi-use facility includes the Fitness Center and a spacious Community Room on the lower level. Featuring an outdoor patio, ample parking and handicap access, the facility is ideal for meetings, events and social activities. POA members may reserve the Community Room for birthdays, showers, card parties, club meetings, reunions and more.

Willie’s Sports Café

19325 Schmarr Drive
812-537-0512
www.willieshvl.com
Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

For sports enthusiasts looking for a great meal with a spectacular view – why go anywhere else? Conveniently located next to the Hidden Valley Lake Community Center, Willie’s Sports Café has the Tri-state’s best Happy Hour. The menu includes wings, pasta, steaks, and much more.

Enjoying a great day boating on the lake? Tie up at Willie’s boat dock and come on in for a great meal. Dine indoors or out on the spacious deck overlooking the lake. Bring your laptop with you and enjoy free Wi-Fi Internet Access. Sign up for sand volleyball.

Willie’s also offers banquet facilities that can accommodate nearly any size party for nearly any type of affair. Whether it’s a business meeting or a rehearsal dinner, let Willie’s do the cooking.

Don’t miss the classic car shows at Willie’s during the summer months. Check the calendar for dates and times.

Veterans’ Memorial

The Hidden Valley Lake community honors veterans with a Veterans’ Memorial located on Alpine Drive across from the Community Center. This is the site each year of a Memorial Day ceremony to remember and honor all veterans. Overlooking the main lake, the memorial features flags representing various branches of the military.

At the base of the flags are benches and a landscaped area paved with personalized memorial bricks. Residents may purchase bricks inscribed in honor of veterans – family members or friends – as a lasting tribute to loved ones who have served their country.

Demographics & Education

• 1938 acres, including 753 acres of common grounds/recreation areas
• 28.5 miles of privately-owned roads
• Approximately 1850 homes and 5500 residents
• Median resident age – 44.3 years (2010)
• Median household income – $78,705 (2013)
• Median home value – $187,181 (2013)

•Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation
•Saint Lawrence Elementary School
•Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation
•Ivy Tech Community College

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Recognition

Consistently Ranked One of the Safest Communities
Everyone wants to know that they live in a safe place! It provides a sense of comfort and security. Hidden Valley Lake is one of the safest towns in the entire state of Indiana as well as the Greater Cincinnati area.

• Ranked #3 in Safety by Cincy Magazine, Rating the Burbs (June/July 2017)
• Ranked the #34 Safest Community in Indiana (May, 2017 report from LendEDU)
• Recognized in 2016 as #7 of the 10 Happiest Places in Indiana
• Ranked #15 overall by Cincy Magazine (June/July 2016), Top 50 Communities in Greater Cincinnati.

History

• 1970 – Developer James Rupel planned HVL as a recreational weekend getaway. The original plat contained 300 lots. To create the Hidden Valley Lake, an earthen dam was built on Doublelick Run, a small stream flowing southeast to the Ohio River. It is is the deepest man-made lake in Indiana, with the second largest earthen dam.

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• 1972 – with the addition of more acreage, the number of lots increased to 2,355 with 25 homes built.

• 1979 – The completion of the Indiana portion of the I-275 circle freeway provided convenient access to HVL from the Cincinnati area, spurring development.

• 1980s – HVL gradually began changing from predominately weekend homes to a mostly residential community.

• 1987 – The Hidden Valley lake Property Owners Association took over management from the developer.

• 1990s – A building boom saw an average of 84 homes built per year. The number of lots increased to 3229.

Lake & Dam Facts

Hidden Valley Lake

• 150 acres
• 1.5 miles long
• 4.5 miles of shoreline
• 120 feet max depth
• 45 feet average depth
• 2,059,378,320 gal. storage when full

Hidden Valley Dam

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• Height – 140 feet
• Length – 1195 foot
• Top width – 28 feet
• Base width – 732 feet
• Compacted fill – 1,212, 890 cu. yds.
• Rock excavation – 179,845 cu. yds.