Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 35.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00118 |
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
BITTERSWEET MOORS COMMUNITY ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam?
Bittersweet Moors 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 Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam?
Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam is owned by BITTERSWEET MOORS COMMUNITY ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam built?
Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam?
Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam?
Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam last inspected?
Bittersweet Moors Lake Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.