Ulrich Lake Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE INDIAN CREEK· Floyd, Indiana· Built 1938· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ulrich Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 55.1% in IN)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge76 cfs
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDIN00310

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: February 29, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CHERYL BARNETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ulrich Lake Dam?

Ulrich 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 Ulrich Lake Dam?

Ulrich Lake Dam is owned by CHERYL BARNETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ulrich Lake Dam built?

Ulrich Lake Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Ulrich Lake Dam?

Ulrich 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 Ulrich Lake Dam?

Ulrich Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Ulrich Lake Dam last inspected?

Ulrich Lake Dam was last inspected on February 29, 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.