Long Beach Lake Dam
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 Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN03100 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Long Beach Community Association
Private
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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.