Salter Lake Dam

Indiana — Owen County — EEL RIVER

Location

StateIndiana
CountyOwen
RiverEEL RIVER
Coordinates39.19207, -86.94651

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage177 acre-ft
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 12, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBRUCE & ALISON VAN NATTA

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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