Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam

SOUTH FORK LAUGHERY CREEK· Switzerland, Indiana· Built 1960· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 55.1% in IN)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage46 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge132 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDIN00050

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

RAY AND STEPHANIE CAPEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam?

Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam 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 Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam?

Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam is owned by RAY AND STEPHANIE CAPEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam built?

Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam?

Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam?

Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam last inspected?

Daniel D. Bray Lake Dam was last inspected on March 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.