Usi - Reflection Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Usi - Reflection Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 783 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00187 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Usi - Reflection Lake Dam?
Usi - Reflection Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Usi - Reflection Lake Dam?
Usi - Reflection Lake Dam is owned by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Usi - Reflection Lake Dam built?
Usi - Reflection Lake Dam 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.
How tall is Usi - Reflection Lake Dam?
Usi - Reflection Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Usi - Reflection Lake Dam last inspected?
Usi - Reflection Lake Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.