Ralph Ketchum Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyOwen
Nearest CitySPENCER
River/StreamOFFSTREAM-TR WHITE RIVER
Coordinates39.29788, -86.77704

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length465 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge195 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRALPH KETCHUM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/16/1978
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00711
Federal IDIN00711
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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