Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West)

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY DEEP RIVER· Lake, Indiana· Earth· 6 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) 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 6 ft
Dam Length40 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03981

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: May 9, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Dave Lasco

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West)?

Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) 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 Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West)?

Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) is owned by Dave Lasco (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West)?

Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) 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 Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West)?

Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) has a dam height of 6 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 Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) last inspected?

Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) was last inspected on May 9, 2006. 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.