Parkview Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Parkview Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 18.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00277 |
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 Parkview Lake Dam?
Parkview 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 Parkview Lake Dam?
Parkview Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parkview Lake Dam built?
Parkview Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Parkview Lake Dam?
Parkview 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 Parkview Lake Dam?
Parkview Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Parkview Lake Dam last inspected?
Parkview Lake Dam was last inspected on January 16, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.