Indian Lake (Str. #6)
Key Takeaway
Indian Lake (Str. #6) is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 79 ft (taller than 99.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 149 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,433 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00140 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Lake (Str. #6)?
Indian Lake (Str. #6) 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 Indian Lake (Str. #6)?
Indian Lake (Str. #6) is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Lake (Str. #6) built?
Indian Lake (Str. #6) was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Indian Lake (Str. #6)?
Indian Lake (Str. #6) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Indian Lake (Str. #6)?
Indian Lake (Str. #6) has a dam height of 79 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 Indian Lake (Str. #6) last inspected?
Indian Lake (Str. #6) was last inspected on December 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.