Forrest Helton Lake
Key Takeaway
Forrest Helton Lake is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 18.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 108 cfs |
| NID ID | IN00491 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FORREST HELTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forrest Helton Lake?
Forrest Helton Lake is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Forrest Helton Lake?
Forrest Helton Lake is owned by FORREST HELTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Forrest Helton Lake?
Forrest Helton 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 Forrest Helton Lake?
Forrest Helton Lake has a dam height of 19 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 Forrest Helton Lake last inspected?
Forrest Helton Lake was last inspected on January 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.