Broughton Lake Dam

Ripley County, Indiana

River/Stream: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY RIPLEY CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
1,440 ft
Reservoir Storage
312 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
69 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-08-01

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IN03177
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
39.21260, -85.18989
Age
51 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.