Lake View Acres

STRAIGHT RIVER· Dubois, Indiana· Built 1970· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge66 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIN00619

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 3, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Don Welp

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.