Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) is a private-owned structure located in Jefferson County, Indiana, along an unnamed tributary of Walton Creek.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 22 feet and a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in November 2015.

The dam does not have a spillway, outlet gates, or locks, and its risk assessment is rated as high (2). While the dam is state-regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, it lacks recent data on construction or modifications. With a small surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.15 square miles, the dam poses a potential risk due to its poor condition and lack of maintenance, making it crucial for stakeholders to implement proper risk management measures to ensure public safety and structural integrity.

Overall, Camp Riehl-Cranford Dam (West) serves as a key recreational asset in the area, but its current condition and high risk level highlight the importance of regular maintenance and upkeep to prevent potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. With a focus on risk assessment and management, stakeholders must prioritize the necessary actions to address the poor condition of the dam and mitigate any potential threats associated with its operation and maintenance.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY WALTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

53

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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.