Youth Camp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Youth Camp Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 309 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00264 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Youth Camp Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Youth Camp Lake Dam is owned by BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Youth Camp Lake Dam built?
Youth Camp Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Youth Camp 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 Youth Camp Lake Dam?
Youth Camp Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Youth Camp Lake Dam last inspected?
Youth Camp Lake Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.