Snyder Lake Dam

Built 2008· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Snyder Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Indiana. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN)
Dam Length0 ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDIN04065

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Snyder Lake Dam?

Snyder Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Snyder Lake Dam?

Snyder Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Snyder Lake Dam built?

Snyder Lake Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Snyder Lake Dam?

Snyder Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Snyder Lake Dam?

Snyder Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.

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.