Forest Glen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Forest Glen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN04043 |
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
DAVID BRICHLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forest Glen Lake Dam?
Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen Lake Dam?
Forest Glen Lake Dam is owned by DAVID BRICHLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Forest Glen Lake Dam?
Forest Glen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Forest Glen Lake Dam?
Forest Glen Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Forest Glen Lake Dam last inspected?
Forest Glen Lake Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.