Lake Edgewood Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Edgewood Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 29 ft (taller than 59.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,152 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00252 |
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 EDGEWOOD CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Edgewood Dam?
Lake Edgewood Dam 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 Edgewood Dam?
Lake Edgewood Dam is owned by LAKE EDGEWOOD CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Edgewood Dam built?
Lake Edgewood Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Edgewood Dam?
Lake Edgewood 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 Lake Edgewood Dam?
Lake Edgewood Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Edgewood Dam last inspected?
Lake Edgewood Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.