Dutton Lake Dam dam
Dutton Lake Dam
Dutton Lake Dam, located in Owen County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. This earth dam, with a core type of buttress, stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 350 feet, creating a surface area of 13.5 acres. Despite its relatively small size, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, further emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Dutton Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam does not have a spillway and lacks outlet gates, which could pose challenges in managing water levels during heavy rainfall or flooding events. The last inspection date was in February 2021, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 3 years, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor the dam's integrity and safety.
Given its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts should closely monitor developments at Dutton Lake Dam. With its location in a region prone to extreme weather events, the dam's condition and management practices will be crucial in ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the local ecosystem. Continued efforts in risk management and emergency preparedness are essential to mitigate potential threats and protect the integrity of this important water resource infrastructure.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dutton Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 3,610 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 9,200 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,170 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 2,890 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 23,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dutton Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Brann Road Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- I 70 Clay County
- 625 North Greene County
Campgrounds
Track Dutton Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dutton Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dutton Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Dutton Lake Dam.