Proffits Dam At Loomis Lake
Proffits Dam At Loomis Lake is an earth dam located in Porter County, Indiana, built in 1940. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Proffits Dam At Loomis Lake
The primary purpose of Proffits Dam At Loomis Lake 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 Valparaiso Water Works (public utility). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Flint Lake.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 485 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Indiana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Flint Lake |
| Coordinates | 41.51889, -87.05680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Valparaiso Water Works |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00794 |
| Federal ID | IN00794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |