St. Mary of The Woods (Lower)
Key Takeaway
St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00726 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
St. Mary of the Woods
Private
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What is the hazard classification of St. Mary of The Woods (Lower)?
St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates St. Mary of The Woods (Lower)?
St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) is owned by St. Mary of the Woods (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) built?
St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 St. Mary of The Woods (Lower)?
St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) 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 St. Mary of The Woods (Lower)?
St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) 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 St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) last inspected?
St. Mary of The Woods (Lower) was last inspected on April 4, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.