Lake Holiday Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Holiday Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 98.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 167 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,202 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00069 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE HOLIDAY CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Holiday Dam?
Lake Holiday Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Holiday Dam?
Lake Holiday Dam is owned by LAKE HOLIDAY CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Holiday Dam built?
Lake Holiday Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Holiday Dam?
Lake Holiday 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 Holiday Dam?
Lake Holiday Dam has a dam height of 66 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 Holiday Dam last inspected?
Lake Holiday Dam was last inspected on March 28, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.