Ray Nell Lake Dam
Ray Nell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ray Nell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ray Nell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ray Nells Acres Associates (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Schlensker Ditch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vanderburgh |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Schlensker Ditch |
| Coordinates | 38.08245, -87.50512 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ray Nells Acres Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00657 |
| Federal ID | IN00657 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |