Stumler Dam
Stumler Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Indiana, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stumler Dam
The primary purpose of Stumler Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brandon Koetter (private). It impounds the Jersey Park Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/10/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| River/Stream | Jersey Park Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.41863, -85.94142 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Brandon Koetter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00282 |
| Federal ID | IN00282 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |