Floyd Troyer Lake
Key Takeaway
Floyd Troyer Lake is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 30.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 64 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00789 |
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
FLOYD TROYER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Floyd Troyer Lake?
Floyd Troyer 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 Floyd Troyer Lake?
Floyd Troyer Lake is owned by FLOYD TROYER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Floyd Troyer Lake built?
Floyd Troyer Lake was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Floyd Troyer Lake?
Floyd Troyer 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 Floyd Troyer Lake?
Floyd Troyer Lake has a dam height of 22 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 Floyd Troyer Lake last inspected?
Floyd Troyer Lake was last inspected on June 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.