Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West
Key Takeaway
Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 291 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03928 |
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
Judy Caress
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West?
Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West?
Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West is owned by Judy Caress (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West built?
Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West?
Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West?
Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West has a dam height of 31 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 Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West last inspected?
Lacy & Caress Lake Dam West was last inspected on August 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.