Myers Lake Control Structure is a dam located in Marshall County, Indiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Myers Lake Control Structure
The primary purpose of Myers Lake Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (state).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1,245 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Coordinates | 41.30187, -86.35824 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,245 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03534 |
| Federal ID | IN03534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |