Summit Lake State Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Summit Lake State Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 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 | 64 ft (taller than 97.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 3,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 815 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00552 |
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
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Summit Lake State Park Dam?
Summit Lake State Park 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 Summit Lake State Park Dam?
Summit Lake State Park Dam is owned by INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summit Lake State Park Dam built?
Summit Lake State Park Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Summit Lake State Park Dam?
Summit Lake State Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Summit Lake State Park Dam?
Summit Lake State Park Dam has a dam height of 64 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 Summit Lake State Park Dam last inspected?
Summit Lake State Park Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.