Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 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 | 35 ft (taller than 77.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 575 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00307 |
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
Gerry Verkamp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam?
Schnellville Conservation Club 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 Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam?
Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam is owned by Gerry Verkamp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam built?
Schnellville Conservation Club 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.
What is the primary purpose of Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam?
Schnellville Conservation Club 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 Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam?
Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Schnellville Conservation Club Lake Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.