Turtle Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Turtle Creek Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 30.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 888 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00524 |
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
NORMA WILSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turtle Creek Lake Dam?
Turtle Creek 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 Turtle Creek Lake Dam?
Turtle Creek Lake Dam is owned by NORMA WILSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turtle Creek Lake Dam built?
Turtle Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Turtle Creek Lake Dam?
Turtle Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Turtle Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Turtle Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.