Thomas Papaik Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Thomas Papaik Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 935 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN04054 |
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
Thomas Papaik
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomas Papaik Lake Dam?
Thomas Papaik 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 Thomas Papaik Lake Dam?
Thomas Papaik Lake Dam is owned by Thomas Papaik (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Thomas Papaik Lake Dam?
Thomas Papaik Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Thomas Papaik Lake Dam?
Thomas Papaik Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Thomas Papaik Lake Dam last inspected?
Thomas Papaik Lake Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.