Head Lake Dam (Not Built)
Key Takeaway
Head Lake Dam (Not Built) is classified as unknown in Indiana. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 62.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 573 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,484 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03946 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
James Head
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Head Lake Dam (Not Built)?
Head Lake Dam (Not Built) is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Head Lake Dam (Not Built)?
Head Lake Dam (Not Built) is owned by James Head (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Head Lake Dam (Not Built) built?
Head Lake Dam (Not Built) was completed in 1996, making it 30 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Head Lake Dam (Not Built)?
Head Lake Dam (Not Built) has a dam height of 30 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 Head Lake Dam (Not Built) last inspected?
Head Lake Dam (Not Built) was last inspected on January 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.