Deer Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Deer Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 89.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 411 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 142 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00572 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
EAGLE RANCH LLC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deer Lake Dam #1?
Deer Lake Dam #1 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 Deer Lake Dam #1?
Deer Lake Dam #1 is owned by EAGLE RANCH LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deer Lake Dam #1 built?
Deer Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Deer Lake Dam #1?
Deer Lake Dam #1 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 Deer Lake Dam #1?
Deer Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 43 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 Deer Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Deer Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on January 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.