Roger Young Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Roger Young Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00602 |
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
ROGER YOUNG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roger Young Lake Dam?
Roger Young 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 Roger Young Lake Dam?
Roger Young Lake Dam is owned by ROGER YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roger Young Lake Dam built?
Roger Young Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Roger Young Lake Dam?
Roger Young 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 Roger Young Lake Dam?
Roger Young 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 Roger Young Lake Dam last inspected?
Roger Young Lake Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.