Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West)
Key Takeaway
Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 30.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN03195 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JEFFERSON COUNTY GOODWILL CONSERVATION CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West)?
Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West)?
Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) is owned by JEFFERSON COUNTY GOODWILL CONSERVATION CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West)?
Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West)?
Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) last inspected?
Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) was last inspected on November 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.