Bradford Woods Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bradford Woods Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 59 ft (taller than 97% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00047 |
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
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BRADFORD WOODS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bradford Woods Lake Dam?
Bradford Woods 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 Bradford Woods Lake Dam?
Bradford Woods Lake Dam is owned by INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BRADFORD WOODS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bradford Woods Lake Dam built?
Bradford Woods Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Bradford Woods Lake Dam?
Bradford Woods 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 Bradford Woods Lake Dam?
Bradford Woods Lake Dam has a dam height of 59 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 Bradford Woods Lake Dam last inspected?
Bradford Woods Lake Dam was last inspected on July 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.