Allendale Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Allendale Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03121 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CAMP ALLENDALE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Allendale Lake Dam?
Allendale Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Allendale Lake Dam?
Allendale Lake Dam is owned by CAMP ALLENDALE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allendale Lake Dam built?
Allendale Lake Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Allendale Lake Dam?
Allendale Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Allendale Lake Dam?
Allendale Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Allendale Lake Dam last inspected?
Allendale Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.