Yellow Banks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Yellow Banks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,001 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00189 |
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
James Marshall
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yellow Banks Lake Dam?
Yellow Banks 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 Yellow Banks Lake Dam?
Yellow Banks Lake Dam is owned by James Marshall (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yellow Banks Lake Dam built?
Yellow Banks Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Yellow Banks Lake Dam?
Yellow Banks 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 Yellow Banks Lake Dam?
Yellow Banks Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Yellow Banks Lake Dam last inspected?
Yellow Banks Lake Dam was last inspected on November 18, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.