Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West)
Key Takeaway
Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00803 |
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
INDIANA REGULAR BAPTIST CAMP INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West)?
Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) 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 Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West)?
Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) is owned by INDIANA REGULAR BAPTIST CAMP INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) built?
Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West)?
Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) 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 Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West)?
Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) has a dam height of 39 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 Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) last inspected?
Twin Lakes Camp Dam (West) was last inspected on December 10, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.