Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3
Key Takeaway
Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 35.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00764 |
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
Richard Parker
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3?
Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 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 Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3?
Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 is owned by Richard Parker (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 built?
Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3?
Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 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 Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3?
Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 has a dam height of 23 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 Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 last inspected?
Shamrock Lakes Dam (North) #3 was last inspected on July 22, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.