Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 89.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 503 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00015 |
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
WESTMINSTER LAKE YMO, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam?
Yours, Mine & Ours 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 Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam?
Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam is owned by WESTMINSTER LAKE YMO, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam built?
Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam?
Yours, Mine & Ours 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 Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam?
Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam last inspected?
Yours, Mine & Ours Lake Dam was last inspected on February 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.