Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 90.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00086 |
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
WAYCROSS EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam?
Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam 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 Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam?
Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam is owned by WAYCROSS EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam built?
Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam?
Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam last inspected?
Waycross Episcopal Camp Lake Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.