Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 38.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 249 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00490 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam?
Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam?
Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam is owned by PUBLIC/PRIVATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam built?
Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam?
Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree 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 Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam?
Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam last inspected?
Yogi Bear Jellystone-Raintree Lake Dam was last inspected on January 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.