Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca)

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TIPPECANOE RIVER· Carroll, Indiana· Built 1988· Earth· 43 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 43 ft (taller than 89.3% in IN)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,985 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDIN03731

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: June 23, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CAMP TECUMSEH YMCA CENTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca)?

Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) 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 Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca)?

Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) is owned by CAMP TECUMSEH YMCA CENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) built?

Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca)?

Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) 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 Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca)?

Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) has a dam height of 43 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 Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) last inspected?

Tecumseh Lake Dam (Ymca) was last inspected on June 23, 2016. 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.