Webster Lake Dam - East
Key Takeaway
Webster Lake Dam - East is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1835 and is 191 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 4.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 38 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 7.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 774 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 594 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1835 (191 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00346 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Steve Bryant
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Webster Lake Dam - East?
Webster Lake Dam - East is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Webster Lake Dam - East?
Webster Lake Dam - East is owned by Steve Bryant (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Webster Lake Dam - East built?
Webster Lake Dam - East was completed in 1835, making it 191 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 Webster Lake Dam - East?
Webster Lake Dam - East 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 Webster Lake Dam - East?
Webster Lake Dam - East has a dam height of 12 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 Webster Lake Dam - East last inspected?
Webster Lake Dam - East was last inspected on October 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.