Parkview Lake Dam

Brown, Indiana· Built 1940· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length320 ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge275 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDIN00277

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 16, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.