Heritage Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Heritage Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. 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 | 51 ft (taller than 93.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 297 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,710 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00222 |
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
CLEAR CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Heritage Lake Dam?
Heritage 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 Heritage Lake Dam?
Heritage Lake Dam is owned by CLEAR CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heritage Lake Dam built?
Heritage Lake Dam 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.
How tall is Heritage Lake Dam?
Heritage Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Heritage Lake Dam last inspected?
Heritage Lake Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.