Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 11.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 853 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00613 |
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
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam?
Summit Lake State Park - Upper 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 Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam?
Summit Lake State Park - Upper 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 - Upper Dam built?
Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 - Upper Dam?
Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam serves the following purposes: 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 - Upper Dam?
Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam has a dam height of 16 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 - Upper Dam last inspected?
Summit Lake State Park - Upper Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.