Banks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Banks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 74.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00706 |
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
NIKKI JO VALORANI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Banks Lake Dam?
Banks 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 Banks Lake Dam?
Banks Lake Dam is owned by NIKKI JO VALORANI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Banks Lake Dam built?
Banks Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Banks Lake Dam?
Banks 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 Banks Lake Dam?
Banks Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Banks Lake Dam last inspected?
Banks Lake Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.