Calumet Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Calumet Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00306 |
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
Ed Rees
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Calumet Lake Dam?
Calumet 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 Calumet Lake Dam?
Calumet Lake Dam is owned by Ed Rees (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Calumet Lake Dam built?
Calumet Lake Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Calumet Lake Dam?
Calumet 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 Calumet Lake Dam?
Calumet Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Calumet Lake Dam last inspected?
Calumet Lake Dam was last inspected on February 2, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.