Gallahue Valley Camp Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Situated in the picturesque Gallahue Valley in Indiana, the Gallahue Valley Camp Dam is a private recreational dam built in 1958.


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Summary

Designed by Clyde Williams & Assoc., this earth-type dam stands at a height of 48 feet and spans 600 feet in length, impounding the waters of Jack Creek. With a storage capacity of 610 acre-feet and a surface area of 28.2 acres, the dam provides essential recreational opportunities for visitors in the area.

Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Gallahue Valley Camp Dam has a significant hazard potential and is rated as fair in terms of its condition. Despite its age, the dam undergoes regular inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, highlighting the importance of diligent maintenance and risk management practices to prevent potential incidents.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Gallahue Valley Camp Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. As a key recreational resource in Brown County, Indiana, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for ongoing monitoring to safeguard both the dam's integrity and the surrounding ecosystem.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

JACK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28.2

Hydraulic Height

43

Drainage Area

0.83

Nid Storage

610

Structural Height

48

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

48
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.