Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North
Key Takeaway
Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 38.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 237 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00300 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?
Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?
Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North built?
Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?
Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North?
Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North has a dam height of 24 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 Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North last inspected?
Izaak Walton Lakes Dam North was last inspected on April 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.