Rod and Gun Club Dam

Knox, Indiana· Built 1934· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Rod and Gun Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 15.7% in IN)
Dam Length358 ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge16 cfs
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDIN00527

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: January 1, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rod and Gun Club Dam?

Rod and Gun Club 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 Rod and Gun Club Dam?

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

When was Rod and Gun Club Dam built?

Rod and Gun Club Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Rod and Gun Club Dam?

Rod and Gun Club 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 Rod and Gun Club Dam?

Rod and Gun Club Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Rod and Gun Club Dam last inspected?

Rod and Gun Club Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1990. 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.