Move Over Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Move Over Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 698 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00720 |
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
MOVE OVER LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Move Over Lake Dam?
Move Over 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 Move Over Lake Dam?
Move Over Lake Dam is owned by MOVE OVER LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Move Over Lake Dam built?
Move Over Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Move Over Lake Dam?
Move Over Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Move Over Lake Dam last inspected?
Move Over Lake Dam was last inspected on July 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.