Ellis Lake Dam
Indiana — Owen County — BUTLER CREEK
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| River | BUTLER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.44145, -86.64013 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 22, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BRYAN ANDERSON |
| Other Name | Gierhart Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.