Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee and Dike

Indiana — Huntington County — SALAMONIE RIVER

Location

StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
RiverSALAMONIE RIVER
Coordinates40.74635, -85.50768

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage263,600 acre-ft
Max Storage263,600 acre-ft
Surface Area2,860 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 5, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Chicago District
Other NameSalamonie Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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