Village Farms Lake Dam - West
Key Takeaway
Village Farms Lake Dam - West is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,119 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03609 |
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
John Trip Kelleher
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Village Farms Lake Dam - West?
Village Farms Lake Dam - West 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 - West?
Village Farms Lake Dam - West is owned by John Trip Kelleher (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Village Farms Lake Dam - West built?
Village Farms Lake Dam - West was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 - West?
Village Farms Lake 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 Village Farms Lake Dam - West?
Village Farms Lake Dam - West has a dam height of 18 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 - West last inspected?
Village Farms Lake Dam - West was last inspected on July 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.