Foerderer Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Foerderer Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 163 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03310 |
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
Centre Properties
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foerderer Lake Dam #1?
Foerderer Lake Dam #1 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 Foerderer Lake Dam #1?
Foerderer Lake Dam #1 is owned by Centre Properties (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foerderer Lake Dam #1 built?
Foerderer Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Foerderer Lake Dam #1?
Foerderer Lake Dam #1 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 Foerderer Lake Dam #1?
Foerderer Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 27 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 Foerderer Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Foerderer Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on January 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.