Seven Springs Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Seven Springs Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 96.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,015 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 127 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,686 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00514 |
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
SEVEN SPRINGS LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Seven Springs Lake Dam?
Seven Springs 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 Seven Springs Lake Dam?
Seven Springs Lake Dam is owned by SEVEN SPRINGS LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Seven Springs Lake Dam built?
Seven Springs Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Seven Springs Lake Dam?
Seven Springs 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 Seven Springs Lake Dam?
Seven Springs Lake Dam has a dam height of 57 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 Seven Springs Lake Dam last inspected?
Seven Springs Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.