Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 494 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 432 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00169 |
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
David Huffer
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam?
Lake Holiday Hideaway 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 Hideaway Dam?
Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam is owned by David Huffer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam built?
Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Hideaway Dam?
Lake Holiday Hideaway 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 Hideaway Dam?
Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Hideaway Dam last inspected?
Lake Holiday Hideaway Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.