Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 72.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 156 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00677 |
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
PARADISE LAKE ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower)?
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) 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 Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower)?
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) is owned by PARADISE LAKE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) built?
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower)?
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) 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 Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower)?
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) has a dam height of 33 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 Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) last inspected?
Paradise Lake Dam No. 1 (Lower) was last inspected on August 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.