Dallas Lake

DAVID BRANCH· Brown, Indiana· Earth· 30 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dallas Lake is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 62.3% in IN)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03246

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Alice Lorenz

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dallas Lake?

Dallas Lake 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 Dallas Lake?

Dallas Lake is owned by Alice Lorenz (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dallas Lake?

Dallas Lake 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 Dallas Lake?

Dallas Lake has a dam height of 30 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 Dallas Lake last inspected?

Dallas Lake was last inspected on July 18, 2018. 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.