Lake Clare Control Structure

Huntington, Indiana· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Clare Control Structure is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in IN)
Dam Length0 ft
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03434

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: February 21, 1997
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Freda Martin

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Clare Control Structure?

Lake Clare Control Structure 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 Lake Clare Control Structure?

Lake Clare Control Structure is owned by Freda Martin (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Clare Control Structure?

Lake Clare Control Structure 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 Lake Clare Control Structure?

Lake Clare Control Structure has a dam height of 7 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 Lake Clare Control Structure last inspected?

Lake Clare Control Structure was last inspected on February 21, 1997. 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.