Country Squire Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Country Squire Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 42 ft (taller than 88.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00495 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Country Squire Lake Dam?
Country Squire Lake Dam 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 Country Squire Lake Dam?
Country Squire Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Country Squire Lake Dam built?
Country Squire Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Country Squire Lake Dam?
Country Squire 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 Country Squire Lake Dam?
Country Squire Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Country Squire Lake Dam last inspected?
Country Squire Lake Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.