Truman Harless Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Truman Harless Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 87.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 606 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00669 |
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
DAVID SEASE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Truman Harless Lake Dam?
Truman Harless 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 Truman Harless Lake Dam?
Truman Harless Lake Dam is owned by DAVID SEASE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Truman Harless Lake Dam built?
Truman Harless Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Truman Harless Lake Dam?
Truman Harless 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 Truman Harless Lake Dam?
Truman Harless Lake Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Truman Harless Lake Dam last inspected?
Truman Harless Lake Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.