Spencer Cons. Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Spencer Cons. Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00712 |
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
SPENCER CONSERV. CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spencer Cons. Club Dam?
Spencer Cons. Club 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 Spencer Cons. Club Dam?
Spencer Cons. Club Dam is owned by SPENCER CONSERV. CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spencer Cons. Club Dam built?
Spencer Cons. Club Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Spencer Cons. Club Dam?
Spencer Cons. Club 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 Spencer Cons. Club Dam?
Spencer Cons. Club Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Spencer Cons. Club Dam last inspected?
Spencer Cons. Club Dam was last inspected on December 29, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.