Whitetail Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Whitetail Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 74.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 444 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 993 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00480 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WHITETAIL FOREST AND RECREATION COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitetail Lake Dam?
Whitetail Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Whitetail Lake Dam?
Whitetail Lake Dam is owned by WHITETAIL FOREST AND RECREATION COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitetail Lake Dam built?
Whitetail Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Whitetail Lake Dam?
Whitetail 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 Whitetail Lake Dam?
Whitetail Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Whitetail Lake Dam last inspected?
Whitetail Lake Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.