Lake Santee
Key Takeaway
Lake Santee is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 88.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 261 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00114 |
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 Santee Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Santee?
Lake Santee 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 Santee?
Lake Santee is owned by Lake Santee Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Santee built?
Lake Santee was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Santee?
Lake Santee 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 Santee?
Lake Santee has a dam height of 42 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 Santee last inspected?
Lake Santee was last inspected on October 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.