Avon Town Hall Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Avon Town Hall Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,896 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00745 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF AVON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Avon Town Hall Lake Dam?
Avon Town Hall Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Avon Town Hall Lake Dam?
Avon Town Hall Lake Dam is owned by TOWN OF AVON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Avon Town Hall Lake Dam built?
Avon Town Hall Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Avon Town Hall Lake Dam?
Avon Town Hall 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 Avon Town Hall Lake Dam?
Avon Town Hall Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Avon Town Hall Lake Dam last inspected?
Avon Town Hall Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.