Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,930 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00004 |
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
BRAUN COMPANY INCORPORATED AND MOHICAN PROPERTIES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Wagner Youth Camp 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 Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam is owned by BRAUN COMPANY INCORPORATED AND MOHICAN PROPERTIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam built?
Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Wagner Youth Camp 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 Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam last inspected?
Wagner Youth Camp Lake Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.