Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B)
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,335 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00512 |
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 OF THE FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B)?
Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) 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 of The Four Seasons (Dam B)?
Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) is owned by LAKE OF THE FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) built?
Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 of The Four Seasons (Dam B)?
Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) 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 of The Four Seasons (Dam B)?
Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) 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 of The Four Seasons (Dam B) last inspected?
Lake of The Four Seasons (Dam B) was last inspected on September 24, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.