Ridinger Lake Control Structure
Ridinger Lake Control Structure is a concrete dam located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ridinger Lake Control Structure
The primary purpose of Ridinger Lake Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indiana Department Of Natural Resources (state).
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 467 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Coordinates | 41.26574, -85.66816 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03622 |
| Federal ID | IN03622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |