Eugene Gunter Lake Dam

Ripley, Indiana· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Eugene Gunter Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 18.8% in IN)
Dam Length430 ft
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03988

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: August 15, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eugene Gunter Lake Dam?

Eugene Gunter 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 Eugene Gunter Lake Dam?

Eugene Gunter 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 Eugene Gunter Lake Dam?

Eugene Gunter 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 Eugene Gunter Lake Dam?

Eugene Gunter 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 Eugene Gunter Lake Dam last inspected?

Eugene Gunter Lake Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2011. 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.