Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam
Key Takeaway
Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 62.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00428 |
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
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam?
Forest Park Swimming Pool 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 Park Swimming Pool Dam?
Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam is owned by FIRST NATIONAL BANK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam built?
Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam?
Forest Park Swimming Pool 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 Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam?
Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Park Swimming Pool Dam last inspected?
Forest Park Swimming Pool Dam was last inspected on October 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.