Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North)
Key Takeaway
Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 72.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00132 |
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
RAYMOND C. WILLOUGHBY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North)?
Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) 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 Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North)?
Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) is owned by RAYMOND C. WILLOUGHBY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) built?
Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North)?
Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) 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 Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North)?
Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) has a dam height of 33 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 Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) last inspected?
Willoughby Dam No. 2 (North) was last inspected on December 18, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.