Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 338 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00418 |
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
CEDAR CREST, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam?
Fischers Cedar Crest 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 Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam?
Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam is owned by CEDAR CREST, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam built?
Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam?
Fischers Cedar Crest 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 Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam?
Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam last inspected?
Fischers Cedar Crest Lake Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.