Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 62.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,026 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00164 |
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
PLEASANT VALLEY YOUTH CAMP, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam 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 Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam is owned by PLEASANT VALLEY YOUTH CAMP, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam built?
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp 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 Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam last inspected?
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam was last inspected on January 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.