Krislynn Woods Subdivision Lake Dam

About Krislynn Woods Subdivision Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Krislynn Woods Subdivision Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul Sharon And Lisa Lynn Loyd (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Wabash River.

The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 321 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/21/2020.

At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.

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