Schacht Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Schacht Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 21 ft (taller than 27.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 256 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 969 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00536 |
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 Duffe
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schacht Lake Dam?
Schacht 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 Schacht Lake Dam?
Schacht Lake Dam is owned by David Duffe (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schacht Lake Dam built?
Schacht Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Schacht Lake Dam?
Schacht 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 Schacht Lake Dam?
Schacht Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Schacht Lake Dam last inspected?
Schacht Lake Dam was last inspected on March 28, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.