Pisgah Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pisgah Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 436 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,254 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00604 |
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
Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pisgah Lake Dam?
Pisgah 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 Pisgah Lake Dam?
Pisgah Lake Dam is owned by Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pisgah Lake Dam built?
Pisgah Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Pisgah Lake Dam?
Pisgah 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 Pisgah Lake Dam?
Pisgah Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Pisgah Lake Dam last inspected?
Pisgah Lake Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.