Syracuse Lake Control Structure

Kosciusko, Indiana· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Syracuse Lake Control Structure is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 1.5% in IN)
Dam Length0 ft
Max Storage1.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area414 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03724

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 22, 1996
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Syracuse Lake Control Structure?

Syracuse Lake Control Structure 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 Syracuse Lake Control Structure?

Syracuse Lake Control Structure is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Syracuse Lake Control Structure?

Syracuse Lake Control Structure 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 Syracuse Lake Control Structure?

Syracuse Lake Control Structure has a dam height of 9 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 Syracuse Lake Control Structure last inspected?

Syracuse Lake Control Structure was last inspected on October 22, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.