Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00123 |
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
GEMCO EMPLOYEES ASSOC., INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam?
Gemco (Dan Vogel) 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 Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam?
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam is owned by GEMCO EMPLOYEES ASSOC., INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam built?
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam?
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake 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 Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam?
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam last inspected?
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.