Neil Lake Dam

Ripley, Indiana· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 11.2% in IN)
Dam Length250 ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03994

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Neil Lake Dam?

Neil 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 Neil Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Neil Lake Dam?

Neil 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 Neil Lake Dam?

Neil Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.

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.