Schori Lake Dam

Marshall, Indiana· Built 1970· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Schori Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 15.7% in IN)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge112 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIN00784

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

R Schori

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schori Lake Dam?

Schori 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 Schori Lake Dam?

Schori Lake Dam is owned by R Schori (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schori Lake Dam built?

Schori Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Schori Lake Dam?

Schori 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 Schori Lake Dam?

Schori Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Schori Lake Dam last inspected?

Schori Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.