Daisy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Daisy Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 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 | 36 ft (taller than 79.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00728 |
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
MICHAEL KONOWITZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daisy Lake Dam?
Daisy 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 Daisy Lake Dam?
Daisy Lake Dam is owned by MICHAEL KONOWITZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daisy Lake Dam built?
Daisy Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Daisy Lake Dam?
Daisy 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 Daisy Lake Dam?
Daisy Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Daisy Lake Dam last inspected?
Daisy Lake Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.