Borden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Borden Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 53 ft (taller than 94.6% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,277 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00202 |
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 BORDEN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Borden Lake Dam?
Borden 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 Borden Lake Dam?
Borden Lake Dam is owned by TOWN OF BORDEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Borden Lake Dam built?
Borden 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 Borden Lake Dam?
Borden Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Borden Lake Dam?
Borden Lake Dam has a dam height of 53 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 Borden Lake Dam last inspected?
Borden Lake Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.