Luther's Dam
Luther's Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Indiana, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Luther's Dam
The primary purpose of Luther's Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Orval Luther (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Lost Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.46234, -86.25643 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 315 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ORVAL LUTHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03032 |
| Federal ID | IN03032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |