Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West)
Key Takeaway
Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West) is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 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 | 13 ft (taller than 6.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 174 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00792 |
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
LAKE DELACARLIA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West)?
Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West) 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 Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West)?
Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West) is owned by LAKE DELACARLIA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West) built?
Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West) was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West)?
Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West)?
Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West) has a dam height of 13 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 Dalecarlia Dam (West) last inspected?
Lake Dalecarlia Dam (West) was last inspected on October 29, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.