Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 11.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 322 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 263 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00740 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
C/O
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam?
Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam?
Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam is owned by C/O (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam built?
Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam?
Eagle (Wolf) 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 Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam?
Eagle (Wolf) 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 Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam last inspected?
Eagle (Wolf) Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.