Daus Addition Lake Dam

Allen, Indiana· Built 1955· 16 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Daus Addition Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 11.2% in IN)
Dam Length450 ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge27 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDIN00778

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: January 1, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daus Addition Lake Dam?

Daus Addition 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 Daus Addition Lake Dam?

Daus Addition Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Daus Addition Lake Dam built?

Daus Addition Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Daus Addition Lake Dam?

Daus Addition 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 Daus Addition Lake Dam?

Daus Addition Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Daus Addition Lake Dam last inspected?

Daus Addition Lake 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.