Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 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 | 55 ft (taller than 95.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00584 |
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
STONER PROPERTIES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam?
Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam 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 Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam?
Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam is owned by STONER PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam built?
Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam?
Stoner's Lonesome Lake 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 Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam?
Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam last inspected?
Stoner's Lonesome Lake Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.