J.C. Murphey Lake Dam
Indiana — Newton County — RINER HOUSEWORTH DITCH
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| River | RINER HOUSEWORTH DITCH |
| Coordinates | 40.97412, -87.51869 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 12,805 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,805 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,200 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1951 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Willow Slough |
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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.