Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West
Key Takeaway
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 11.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03412 |
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
JOSEPH WITMER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West?
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West 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 Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West?
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West is owned by JOSEPH WITMER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West built?
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West?
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West 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 Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West?
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West has a dam height of 16 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 Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West last inspected?
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West was last inspected on June 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.