Shakamak Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Shakamak Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 269 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00420 |
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
Paul Sipples
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Shakamak Lake Dam?
Shakamak 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 Shakamak Lake Dam?
Shakamak Lake Dam is owned by Paul Sipples (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shakamak Lake Dam built?
Shakamak Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Shakamak Lake Dam?
Shakamak 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 Shakamak Lake Dam?
Shakamak Lake Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Shakamak Lake Dam last inspected?
Shakamak Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.