Edwin Pray Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Edwin Pray Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 55.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00475 |
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
JOY BLUM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Edwin Pray Lake Dam?
Edwin Pray Lake Dam 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 Edwin Pray Lake Dam?
Edwin Pray Lake Dam is owned by JOY BLUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edwin Pray Lake Dam built?
Edwin Pray Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Edwin Pray Lake Dam?
Edwin Pray 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 Edwin Pray Lake Dam?
Edwin Pray Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Edwin Pray Lake Dam last inspected?
Edwin Pray Lake Dam was last inspected on February 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.