Burgess Lake
Key Takeaway
Burgess Lake is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 48.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 445 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03185 |
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
CHRISTOPHER J AND KASEE A LAMBRING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burgess Lake?
Burgess 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 Burgess Lake?
Burgess Lake is owned by CHRISTOPHER J AND KASEE A LAMBRING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burgess Lake built?
Burgess Lake was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Burgess Lake?
Burgess Lake 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 Burgess Lake?
Burgess Lake has a dam height of 26 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 Burgess Lake last inspected?
Burgess Lake was last inspected on December 10, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.