Black Beauty Lake
Key Takeaway
Black Beauty Lake is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 112 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03160 |
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
ESTATE OF BETTY LEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Black Beauty Lake?
Black Beauty Lake 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 Black Beauty Lake?
Black Beauty Lake is owned by ESTATE OF BETTY LEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Black Beauty Lake built?
Black Beauty Lake was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Black Beauty Lake?
Black Beauty Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Black Beauty Lake?
Black Beauty Lake has a dam height of 27 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 Black Beauty Lake last inspected?
Black Beauty Lake was last inspected on November 20, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.