Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03196 |
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
DNR FORESTRY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam?
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko 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 Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam?
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam is owned by DNR FORESTRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam built?
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam?
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko 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 Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam?
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko 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 Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam last inspected?
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.