Tall Oaks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tall Oaks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00380 |
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
Catherine Whittier
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tall Oaks Lake Dam?
Tall Oaks Lake 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 Tall Oaks Lake Dam?
Tall Oaks Lake Dam is owned by Catherine Whittier (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tall Oaks Lake Dam built?
Tall Oaks Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Tall Oaks Lake Dam?
Tall Oaks 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 Tall Oaks Lake Dam?
Tall Oaks Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Tall Oaks Lake Dam last inspected?
Tall Oaks Lake Dam was last inspected on June 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.