Janke Lake Dam

BURKHART CREEK· Morgan, Indiana· Built 1975· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Janke Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.4% in IN)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDIN03402

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 19, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CCM LAND LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Janke Lake Dam?

Janke Lake Dam 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 Janke Lake Dam?

Janke Lake Dam is owned by CCM LAND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Janke Lake Dam built?

Janke Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Janke Lake Dam?

Janke 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 Janke Lake Dam?

Janke Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Janke Lake Dam last inspected?

Janke Lake Dam was last inspected on March 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.