Syracuse Lake Control Structure
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 Length | 0 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 414 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN03724 |
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
Local Government
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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.