Castle Lake & Hills West Dam
Key Takeaway
Castle Lake & Hills West Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00549 |
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
SHADY LANE FARMS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Castle Lake & Hills West Dam?
Castle Lake & Hills West 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 Castle Lake & Hills West Dam?
Castle Lake & Hills West Dam is owned by SHADY LANE FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Castle Lake & Hills West Dam built?
Castle Lake & Hills West Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Castle Lake & Hills West Dam?
Castle Lake & Hills West 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 Castle Lake & Hills West Dam?
Castle Lake & Hills West Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Castle Lake & Hills West Dam last inspected?
Castle Lake & Hills West Dam was last inspected on February 11, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.