Straber Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Straber Lake Dam, located in Franklin, Indiana, was completed in 1987 and serves as a recreational area for fish and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 700 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.2 acres. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam is still regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, specifically for creating a fish and wildlife pond. It is situated on an unnamed tributary of Little Laughery Creek and is owned by a private entity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 8 feet and has no outlet gates. Although the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a hazard potential of significant, further risk management measures and updates to emergency action plans may be necessary to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in case of potential dam failures.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE LAUGHERY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Straber Lake Dam