Silver Hook Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Silver Hook Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 92.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00567 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Hook Lake Dam?
Silver Hook Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Silver Hook Lake Dam?
Silver Hook Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Hook Lake Dam built?
Silver Hook Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Silver Hook Lake Dam?
Silver Hook Lake Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Silver Hook Lake Dam last inspected?
Silver Hook Lake Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.