Borror Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Borror Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03174 |
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
Samantha Saylor
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Borror Lake Dam?
Borror 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 Borror Lake Dam?
Borror Lake Dam is owned by Samantha Saylor (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Borror Lake Dam built?
Borror Lake Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Borror Lake Dam?
Borror 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 Borror Lake Dam?
Borror Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Borror Lake Dam last inspected?
Borror Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.