Harry Hughes Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Harry Hughes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 627 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,334 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00752 |
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
ED AND CINDY HENDERSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harry Hughes Lake Dam?
Harry Hughes 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 Harry Hughes Lake Dam?
Harry Hughes Lake Dam is owned by ED AND CINDY HENDERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harry Hughes Lake Dam built?
Harry Hughes Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Harry Hughes Lake Dam?
Harry Hughes 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 Harry Hughes Lake Dam?
Harry Hughes Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Harry Hughes Lake Dam last inspected?
Harry Hughes Lake Dam was last inspected on January 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.