Cleveland Pond Dam

Knox, Indiana· Built 1943· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Cleveland Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 6.2% in IN)
Dam Length420 ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge440 cfs
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)
NID IDIN00526

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cleveland Pond Dam?

Cleveland Pond 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 Cleveland Pond Dam?

Cleveland Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cleveland Pond Dam built?

Cleveland Pond Dam was completed in 1943, making it 83 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Cleveland Pond Dam?

Cleveland Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Cleveland Pond Dam last inspected?

Cleveland Pond Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.