Middle Fork Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Middle Fork Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 35.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00296 |
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
TOM WARNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Fork Lake Dam?
Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork Lake Dam?
Middle Fork Lake Dam is owned by TOM WARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Fork Lake Dam built?
Middle Fork Lake Dam was completed in 1943, making it 83 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Middle Fork Lake Dam?
Middle Fork Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Middle Fork Lake Dam last inspected?
Middle Fork Lake Dam was last inspected on November 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.