Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam

Hancock, Indiana· Built 1987· Earth· 15 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Indiana. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 8.5% in IN)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDIN03750

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 31, 1991
State Regulated: No

Ownership

John Wolfe

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam?

Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam?

Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam is owned by John Wolfe (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam built?

Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam?

Valley Brook Farms 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 Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam?

Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam last inspected?

Valley Brook Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.