Minifenokee Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Minifenokee Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 6.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Max Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IN04025 |
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 Minifenokee Lake Dam?
Minifenokee 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 Minifenokee Lake Dam?
Minifenokee Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Minifenokee Lake Dam built?
Minifenokee Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Minifenokee Lake Dam?
Minifenokee Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Minifenokee Lake Dam?
Minifenokee Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Minifenokee Lake Dam last inspected?
Minifenokee Lake Dam was last inspected on August 11, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.