Indian Lakes Preserve Dam
Key Takeaway
Indian Lakes Preserve 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 | 37 ft (taller than 81.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 753 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,774 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00246 |
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
INDIAN LAKES PRESERVE THOUSAND TRAILS INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Lakes Preserve Dam?
Indian Lakes Preserve 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 Indian Lakes Preserve Dam?
Indian Lakes Preserve Dam is owned by INDIAN LAKES PRESERVE THOUSAND TRAILS INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Lakes Preserve Dam built?
Indian Lakes Preserve 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 Indian Lakes Preserve Dam?
Indian Lakes Preserve 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 Indian Lakes Preserve Dam?
Indian Lakes Preserve Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Lakes Preserve Dam last inspected?
Indian Lakes Preserve Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.