Huntington College Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Huntington College Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 18.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00148 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Huntington College
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Huntington College Lake Dam?
Huntington College Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Huntington College Lake Dam?
Huntington College Lake Dam is owned by Huntington College (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huntington College Lake Dam built?
Huntington College 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.
What is the primary purpose of Huntington College Lake Dam?
Huntington College 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 Huntington College Lake Dam?
Huntington College Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Huntington College Lake Dam last inspected?
Huntington College Lake Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.