Lake In The Pines
Key Takeaway
Lake In The Pines is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 569 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00294 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
GERALD L. SCANE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake In The Pines?
Lake In The Pines 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 In The Pines?
Lake In The Pines is owned by GERALD L. SCANE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake In The Pines built?
Lake In The Pines was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 In The Pines?
Lake In The Pines 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 In The Pines?
Lake In The Pines has a dam height of 31 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 In The Pines last inspected?
Lake In The Pines was last inspected on April 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.