Bella Lake West Dam
Key Takeaway
Bella Lake West Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 95.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03920 |
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
HERMAN WHITE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bella Lake West Dam?
Bella Lake West 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 Bella Lake West Dam?
Bella Lake West Dam is owned by HERMAN WHITE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bella Lake West Dam built?
Bella Lake West Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Bella Lake West Dam?
Bella Lake West Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bella Lake West Dam?
Bella Lake West Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Bella Lake West Dam last inspected?
Bella Lake West Dam was last inspected on February 14, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.