Lake Tarzian Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Tarzian Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 92.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,908 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00112 |
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
HOOSIER TRAILS COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Tarzian Dam?
Lake Tarzian Dam 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 Tarzian Dam?
Lake Tarzian Dam is owned by HOOSIER TRAILS COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Tarzian Dam built?
Lake Tarzian Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Tarzian Dam?
Lake Tarzian 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 Tarzian Dam?
Lake Tarzian Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Tarzian Dam last inspected?
Lake Tarzian Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.