Lake View Acres
Key Takeaway
Lake View Acres 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 | 33 ft (taller than 72.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00619 |
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
Don Welp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake View Acres?
Lake View Acres 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 View Acres?
Lake View Acres is owned by Don Welp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake View Acres built?
Lake View Acres 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 View Acres?
Lake View Acres 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 View Acres?
Lake View Acres has a dam height of 33 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 View Acres last inspected?
Lake View Acres was last inspected on March 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.