Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam
Key Takeaway
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 27.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 598 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00276 |
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
GREENBRIAR LAKE ESTATES DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam?
Greenbriar Lake Estates 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 Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam?
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam is owned by GREENBRIAR LAKE ESTATES DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam built?
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam?
Greenbriar Lake Estates 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 Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam?
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam last inspected?
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam was last inspected on December 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.