Mcnamara Corporation Lake
Key Takeaway
Mcnamara Corporation Lake is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00788 |
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 Mcnamara Corporation Lake?
Mcnamara Corporation Lake 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 Mcnamara Corporation Lake?
Mcnamara Corporation Lake is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcnamara Corporation Lake built?
Mcnamara Corporation Lake was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Mcnamara Corporation Lake?
Mcnamara Corporation Lake 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 Mcnamara Corporation Lake?
Mcnamara Corporation Lake has a dam height of 14 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 Mcnamara Corporation Lake last inspected?
Mcnamara Corporation Lake was last inspected on January 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.