Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam, located in Grant County, Indiana, was completed in 1948 and serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 565 feet, impounds Wagner Youth Camp Lake, creating a surface area of 33 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 613 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its recreational use, Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam has been classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, with a risk assessment rating of moderate. The dam's spillway, with a width of 60 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam lacks outlet gates. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are either not available or not up to date. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2017, revealing the need for maintenance and improvements to mitigate potential risks associated with the dam's poor condition.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam should be aware of its critical condition and the need for proper maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the dam itself. With a high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam requires immediate attention and action to address its poor condition and lack of emergency preparedness. Stakeholders and regulatory agencies should work together to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to safeguard the dam and mitigate potential hazards that could arise from its current state.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
565 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
HUMMEL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
12.5 |
Nid Storage |
613 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mississinewa River At Marion
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83cfs |
Salamonie River Near Warren
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35cfs |
Wabash River At Wabash
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139cfs |
Wildcat Creek Near Jerome
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1cfs |
Little River Near Huntington
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28cfs |
Wabash River At Peru
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211cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mt. Etna State Rec Area
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Lost Bridge State Rec Area - Salamonie Lake
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Salamonie State Lake - Lost Bridge West SRA
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Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam