Moser Lake Dam

HUNTER DRAIN· Wells, Indiana· Built 1960· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Moser 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 20 ft (taller than 23% in IN)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage373 acre-ft
Normal Storage178 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge603 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDIN00772

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: September 2, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Lowell Tillman

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moser Lake Dam?

Moser 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 Moser Lake Dam?

Moser Lake Dam is owned by Lowell Tillman (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moser Lake Dam built?

Moser 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 Moser Lake Dam?

Moser 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 Moser Lake Dam?

Moser Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Moser Lake Dam last inspected?

Moser Lake Dam was last inspected on September 2, 2015. 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.