Huntingburg City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Huntingburg City Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 32 ft (taller than 70.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00121 |
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
HUNTINGBURG MUNICIPLE WATER UTILITY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Huntingburg City Lake Dam?
Huntingburg City 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 Huntingburg City Lake Dam?
Huntingburg City Lake Dam is owned by HUNTINGBURG MUNICIPLE WATER UTILITY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huntingburg City Lake Dam built?
Huntingburg City Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Huntingburg City Lake Dam?
Huntingburg City Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Huntingburg City Lake Dam last inspected?
Huntingburg City Lake Dam was last inspected on May 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.