Woodland Addition Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodland Addition Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 22 ft (taller than 30.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,516 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00485 |
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
WOODLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodland Addition Lake Dam?
Woodland Addition 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 Woodland Addition Lake Dam?
Woodland Addition Lake Dam is owned by WOODLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodland Addition Lake Dam built?
Woodland Addition Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Woodland Addition Lake Dam?
Woodland Addition 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 Woodland Addition Lake Dam?
Woodland Addition Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Woodland Addition Lake Dam last inspected?
Woodland Addition Lake Dam was last inspected on August 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.