Dutton Lake Dam

Owen, Indiana· 22 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dutton Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 30.9% in IN)
Dam Length350 ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN04082

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 4, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dutton Lake Dam?

Dutton Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dutton Lake Dam?

Dutton Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dutton Lake Dam?

Dutton 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 Dutton Lake Dam?

Dutton Lake Dam 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 Dutton Lake Dam last inspected?

Dutton Lake Dam was last inspected on February 4, 2021. 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.