Webster Lake Dam - West
Webster Lake Dam - West is a gravity dam located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, built in 1835. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Webster Lake Dam - West
The primary purpose of Webster Lake Dam - West is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steve Bryant (private). It impounds the Tippecanoe River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 22 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 774 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,804 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 49 square miles. Completed in 1835, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2017. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Indiana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| River/Stream | Tippecanoe River |
| Coordinates | 41.31940, -85.68879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1835 (191 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,804 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,804 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 774 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 69 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steve Bryant |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00785 |
| Federal ID | IN00785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |