Prestwick Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Prestwick Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 88.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,269 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03588 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Prestwick Lake Dam?
Prestwick Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Prestwick Lake Dam?
Prestwick Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prestwick Lake Dam built?
Prestwick Lake Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Prestwick Lake Dam?
Prestwick 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 Prestwick Lake Dam?
Prestwick Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Prestwick Lake Dam last inspected?
Prestwick Lake Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.