Papakeechie Lake
Key Takeaway
Papakeechie Lake is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 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 | 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 2,460 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 890 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 178 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 291 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00080 |
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 Papakeechie Lake?
Papakeechie Lake 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 Papakeechie Lake?
Papakeechie Lake is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Papakeechie Lake built?
Papakeechie Lake was completed in 1913, making it 113 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 Papakeechie Lake?
Papakeechie 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 Papakeechie Lake?
Papakeechie Lake has a dam height of 10 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 Papakeechie Lake last inspected?
Papakeechie Lake was last inspected on May 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.