Lake of The Woods Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Woods Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 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 | 22 ft (taller than 30.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 406 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00395 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Woods Dam?
Lake of The Woods 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 of The Woods Dam?
Lake of The Woods Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Woods Dam built?
Lake of The Woods Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Woods Dam?
Lake of The Woods 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 of The Woods Dam?
Lake of The Woods Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Woods Dam last inspected?
Lake of The Woods Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.