Syracuse Lake Control Structure is a dam located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 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 Syracuse Lake Control Structure
The primary purpose of Syracuse Lake Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is local government-owned.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 414 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,760 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 10/22/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Coordinates | 41.42395, -85.75001 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 414 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03724 |
| Federal ID | IN03724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |