Idle Hour Lake
Key Takeaway
Idle Hour Lake is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00304 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Jake Borden
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Idle Hour Lake?
Idle Hour Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Idle Hour Lake?
Idle Hour Lake is owned by Jake Borden (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Idle Hour Lake built?
Idle Hour Lake was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Idle Hour Lake?
Idle Hour Lake 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 Idle Hour Lake?
Idle Hour Lake has a dam height of 29 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 Idle Hour Lake last inspected?
Idle Hour Lake was last inspected on May 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.