Village Farms Lake Dam - East
Key Takeaway
Village Farms Lake Dam - East is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 35.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,804 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00757 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VILLAGE FARMS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Village Farms Lake Dam - East?
Village Farms Lake Dam - East is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Village Farms Lake Dam - East?
Village Farms Lake Dam - East is owned by VILLAGE FARMS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Village Farms Lake Dam - East built?
Village Farms Lake Dam - East was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Village Farms Lake Dam - East?
Village Farms Lake Dam - East 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 Village Farms Lake Dam - East?
Village Farms Lake Dam - East has a dam height of 23 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 Village Farms Lake Dam - East last inspected?
Village Farms Lake Dam - East was last inspected on February 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.