Woodland Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 74.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00423 |
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
WOODLAND LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodland Lake Dam?
Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam?
Woodland Lake Dam is owned by WOODLAND LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodland Lake Dam built?
Woodland Lake Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Woodland Lake Dam?
Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam last inspected?
Woodland Lake Dam was last inspected on January 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.