Whip-Poor-Will Dam
Key Takeaway
Whip-Poor-Will Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 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 | 28 ft (taller than 55.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 394 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00379 |
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
KENNETH BAKER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whip-Poor-Will Dam?
Whip-Poor-Will 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 Whip-Poor-Will Dam?
Whip-Poor-Will Dam is owned by KENNETH BAKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whip-Poor-Will Dam built?
Whip-Poor-Will Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Whip-Poor-Will Dam?
Whip-Poor-Will 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 Whip-Poor-Will Dam?
Whip-Poor-Will Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Whip-Poor-Will Dam last inspected?
Whip-Poor-Will Dam was last inspected on January 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.