Long Beach Lake Dam

LAKE JAMES· Steuben, Indiana· Earth· 12 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Long Beach Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 4.9% in IN)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03100

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Long Beach Community Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Long Beach Lake Dam?

Long Beach Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Long Beach Lake Dam?

Long Beach Lake Dam is owned by Long Beach Community Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Long Beach Lake Dam?

Long Beach 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 Long Beach Lake Dam?

Long Beach Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Long Beach Lake Dam last inspected?

Long Beach Lake Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2017. 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.