Durham Drive Lake
Key Takeaway
Durham Drive Lake is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 38.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 103 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00689 |
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
FOXCLIFF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Durham Drive Lake?
Durham Drive Lake 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 Durham Drive Lake?
Durham Drive Lake is owned by FOXCLIFF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Durham Drive Lake built?
Durham Drive Lake was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Durham Drive Lake?
Durham Drive 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 Durham Drive Lake?
Durham Drive Lake has a dam height of 24 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 Durham Drive Lake last inspected?
Durham Drive Lake was last inspected on July 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.