Lamb Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lamb Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 984 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00338 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
THOMAS JOHNSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lamb Lake Dam?
Lamb Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lamb Lake Dam?
Lamb Lake Dam is owned by THOMAS JOHNSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lamb Lake Dam built?
Lamb Lake Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Lamb Lake Dam?
Lamb Lake 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 Lamb Lake Dam?
Lamb Lake Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Lamb Lake Dam last inspected?
Lamb Lake Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.