Flatbelly Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Flatbelly Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 13.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 162 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 458 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00502 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Flatbelly Lake Dam?
Flatbelly Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Flatbelly Lake Dam?
Flatbelly Lake Dam is owned by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flatbelly Lake Dam built?
Flatbelly Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Flatbelly Lake Dam?
Flatbelly Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Flatbelly Lake Dam?
Flatbelly Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Flatbelly Lake Dam last inspected?
Flatbelly Lake Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.