Hidden Valley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hidden Valley Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 135 ft (taller than 99.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 140 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,271 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00100 |
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
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hidden Valley Lake Dam?
Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley Lake Dam?
Hidden Valley Lake Dam is owned by HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hidden Valley Lake Dam built?
Hidden Valley Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Hidden Valley Lake Dam?
Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley Lake Dam?
Hidden Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 135 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 Hidden Valley Lake Dam last inspected?
Hidden Valley Lake Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.