Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 415 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00637 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam?
Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam 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 Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam?
Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam built?
Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam?
Lutheran Laymens 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 Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam?
Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam last inspected?
Lutheran Laymens Lake Dam was last inspected on January 18, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.