Wildwood Shores Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wildwood Shores Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 | 23 ft (taller than 35.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00683 |
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
WILDWOOD SHORES SECTION 4 LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wildwood Shores Lake Dam?
Wildwood Shores 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 Wildwood Shores Lake Dam?
Wildwood Shores Lake Dam is owned by WILDWOOD SHORES SECTION 4 LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildwood Shores Lake Dam built?
Wildwood Shores Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Wildwood Shores Lake Dam?
Wildwood Shores 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 Wildwood Shores Lake Dam?
Wildwood Shores Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Wildwood Shores Lake Dam last inspected?
Wildwood Shores Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.