Reverend Frame Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Reverend Frame Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 32 ft (taller than 70.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 226 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 156 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00575 |
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
DAVID WOODS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reverend Frame Lake Dam?
Reverend Frame 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 Reverend Frame Lake Dam?
Reverend Frame Lake Dam is owned by DAVID WOODS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reverend Frame Lake Dam built?
Reverend Frame Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Reverend Frame Lake Dam?
Reverend Frame Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Reverend Frame Lake Dam?
Reverend Frame Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Reverend Frame Lake Dam last inspected?
Reverend Frame Lake Dam was last inspected on August 4, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.