Windemere Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Windemere Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00435 |
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
VIGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere 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 Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere Lake Dam is owned by VIGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windemere Lake Dam built?
Windemere Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere 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 Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Windemere Lake Dam last inspected?
Windemere Lake Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.