Stumler Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Stumler Dam, located in Clark County, Indiana, was completed in 1935 and serves as a crucial water supply source for the area.


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Summary

With a height of 31 feet and a length of 750 feet, this earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with the last inspection occurring in February 2016.

Situated on the Jersey Park Creek, Stumler Dam not only provides water supply but also offers recreational opportunities for the local community. While it lacks a spillway and outlet gates, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 41 cubic feet per second. With its historical significance dating back over 85 years, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of risk (2), prompting the need for enhanced risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.

While privately owned, Stumler Dam falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a vital role in sustaining water resources in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support efforts to maintain and improve the condition of Stumler Dam to safeguard its ecological and recreational value for future generations.

Year Completed

1935

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

JERSEY PARK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

0.25

Nid Storage

129

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

31
       
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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.