Broughton Lake Dam

Indiana — Ripley County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY RIPLEY CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyRipley
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY RIPLEY CREEK
Coordinates39.21260, -85.18989

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length1,440 ft
NID Storage312 acre-ft
Max Storage312 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJames Broughton

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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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