Tipsaw Lake (str. #4) is an earth dam located in Perry County, Indiana, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 53 ft53 ft tall and 1,235 ft long, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tipsaw Lake (str. #4)
The primary purpose of Tipsaw Lake (str. #4) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Sulfer Fk, Mid Fk Anderson R near Ranger.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 142 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,820 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2019.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Ranger |
| River/Stream | Sulfer Fk, Mid Fk Anderson R |
| Coordinates | 38.12333, -86.64889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,820 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00157 |
| Federal ID | IN00157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |