Oser Reservoir Dam
Oser Reservoir Dam is a dam located in Ripley County, Indiana, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oser Reservoir Dam
Oser Reservoir Dam is a dam in Ripley, Indiana. The dam is owned by Batesville Water And Gas Utility (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Bobs Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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. 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 04/09/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Bobs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.28049, -85.22307 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BATESVILLE WATER AND GAS UTILITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00401 |
| Federal ID | IN00401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |