Grandview Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grandview Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 81 ft (taller than 99.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 2,270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00017 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GRANDVIEW LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grandview Lake Dam?
Grandview Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Grandview Lake Dam?
Grandview Lake Dam is owned by GRANDVIEW LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grandview Lake Dam built?
Grandview 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 Grandview Lake Dam?
Grandview Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grandview Lake Dam?
Grandview Lake Dam has a dam height of 81 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 Grandview Lake Dam last inspected?
Grandview Lake Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.