Grouse Ridge Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grouse Ridge Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 36 ft (taller than 79.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 521 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,186 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00266 |
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
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grouse Ridge Lake Dam?
Grouse Ridge 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 Grouse Ridge Lake Dam?
Grouse Ridge Lake Dam is owned by INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grouse Ridge Lake Dam built?
Grouse Ridge Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Grouse Ridge Lake Dam?
Grouse Ridge 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 Grouse Ridge Lake Dam?
Grouse Ridge Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Grouse Ridge Lake Dam last inspected?
Grouse Ridge Lake Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.