Regan Lake Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY WOLF CREEK· Vigo, Indiana· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge275 cfs
NID IDIN03615

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: March 18, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MARCIA EVRARD & HELEN PIOTTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Regan Lake Dam?

Regan 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 Regan Lake Dam?

Regan Lake Dam is owned by MARCIA EVRARD & HELEN PIOTTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Regan Lake Dam?

Regan 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 Regan Lake Dam?

Regan Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Regan Lake Dam last inspected?

Regan Lake Dam was last inspected on March 18, 2016. 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.