Celina Lake (Str. #5)
Key Takeaway
Celina Lake (Str. #5) is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 86 ft (taller than 99.6% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 153 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,646 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00176 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Celina Lake (Str. #5)?
Celina Lake (Str. #5) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Celina Lake (Str. #5)?
Celina Lake (Str. #5) is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Celina Lake (Str. #5) built?
Celina Lake (Str. #5) was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Celina Lake (Str. #5)?
Celina Lake (Str. #5) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Celina Lake (Str. #5)?
Celina Lake (Str. #5) has a dam height of 86 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 Celina Lake (Str. #5) last inspected?
Celina Lake (Str. #5) was last inspected on December 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.