Woodland Retreat Lake
Key Takeaway
Woodland Retreat Lake is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 62.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 192 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00553 |
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
C WORTH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodland Retreat Lake?
Woodland Retreat Lake 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 Retreat Lake?
Woodland Retreat Lake is owned by C WORTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodland Retreat Lake built?
Woodland Retreat Lake was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Retreat Lake?
Woodland Retreat Lake 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 Retreat Lake?
Woodland Retreat Lake has a dam height of 30 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 Retreat Lake last inspected?
Woodland Retreat Lake was last inspected on July 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.