Tanglewood Lake Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY INDIAN CREEK· Jennings, Indiana· Built 1969· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tanglewood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 55.1% in IN)
Dam Length345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge298 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDIN00167

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: August 11, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

ED BIEHLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tanglewood Lake Dam?

Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Lake Dam?

Tanglewood Lake Dam is owned by ED BIEHLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tanglewood Lake Dam built?

Tanglewood Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Tanglewood Lake Dam?

Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Lake Dam?

Tanglewood Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Tanglewood Lake Dam last inspected?

Tanglewood Lake Dam was last inspected on August 11, 2020. 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.