Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6
Key Takeaway
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00466 |
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
THOMAS H. & TRACY L. FLEENOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6?
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 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 Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6?
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 is owned by THOMAS H. & TRACY L. FLEENOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 built?
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6?
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 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 Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6?
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 has a dam height of 29 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 Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 last inspected?
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 was last inspected on March 24, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.