Dogwood Lake Dam

Vanderburgh, Indiana· Earth· 19 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 18.8% in IN)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN04062

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 2, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Harry Skinner

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam is owned by Harry Skinner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam 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 Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Dogwood Lake Dam last inspected?

Dogwood Lake Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2008. 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.