Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46 cfs |
| NID ID | IN03451 |
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
MARTIN AND KELLY VINCENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2?
Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2 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 Shawnee Dam No. 2?
Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2 is owned by MARTIN AND KELLY VINCENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2?
Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2 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 Shawnee Dam No. 2?
Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 29 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 Shawnee Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Lake Shawnee Dam No. 2 was last inspected on November 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.