Santa Claus Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Santa Claus Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 18.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 458 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 849 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00417 |
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
Marlan Maidlow
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Santa Claus Lake Dam?
Santa Claus 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 Santa Claus Lake Dam?
Santa Claus Lake Dam is owned by Marlan Maidlow (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Santa Claus Lake Dam built?
Santa Claus Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Santa Claus Lake Dam?
Santa Claus Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Santa Claus Lake Dam last inspected?
Santa Claus Lake Dam was last inspected on May 20, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.