Camp Otto Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Otto Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 27.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00385 |
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
JAMES A. KAMINECKI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Otto Dam?
Camp Otto 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 Camp Otto Dam?
Camp Otto Dam is owned by JAMES A. KAMINECKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Otto Dam built?
Camp Otto Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Camp Otto Dam?
Camp Otto 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 Camp Otto Dam?
Camp Otto Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Camp Otto Dam last inspected?
Camp Otto Dam was last inspected on October 9, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.