Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 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 | 41 ft (taller than 87.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00424 |
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
THOMAS GABE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam?
Schnacke Lake Number 1 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 Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam?
Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam is owned by THOMAS GABE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam built?
Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam?
Schnacke Lake Number 1 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 Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam?
Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam last inspected?
Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.