Wally's Wood Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Wally's Wood Lake Dam, located in Carroll County, Indiana, was completed in 1954 by the U.S.


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Summary

Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. This private dam, standing at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes along an unnamed tributary of the Tippecanoe River. With a normal storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 144 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 16.95 acres and has a drainage area of 0.31 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential, Wally's Wood Lake Dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed in 2009, with a moderate risk level of 3. The last inspection took place in September 2014, and the dam is regulated and permitted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and lacks outlet gates. Although the dam lacks recent risk management measures or updated emergency action plans, it remains an important recreational resource in the area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

485

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TIPPECANOE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.95

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

144

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.