Nebo Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nebo Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 97.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 227 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00103 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Nebo Lake Dam?
Nebo Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Nebo Lake Dam?
Nebo Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nebo Lake Dam built?
Nebo Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Nebo Lake Dam?
Nebo 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 Nebo Lake Dam?
Nebo Lake Dam has a dam height of 60 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 Nebo Lake Dam last inspected?
Nebo Lake Dam was last inspected on July 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.