Pine Lake Dam
Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Indiana, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Scheidler (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Wyaloosing Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 284 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2016.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Wyaloosing Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.17276, -85.58403 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 284 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JAMES SCHEIDLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00557 |
| Federal ID | IN00557 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |