Challenge Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Challenge Farm Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00174 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SAGAMORE CLUB LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Challenge Farm Lake Dam?
Challenge Farm Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Challenge Farm Lake Dam?
Challenge Farm Lake Dam is owned by SAGAMORE CLUB LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Challenge Farm Lake Dam built?
Challenge Farm Lake Dam 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 Challenge Farm Lake Dam?
Challenge Farm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Challenge Farm Lake Dam?
Challenge Farm Lake 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 Challenge Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
Challenge Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.