Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam, located in Vanderburgh, Indiana, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1947, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37 feet, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. The dam, situated on an unnamed tributary of Locust Creek, covers a surface area of 16.8 acres and has a drainage area of 0.37 square miles.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam has been regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, the dam features no outlet gates and has a maximum discharge capacity of 19 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date currently unavailable. While the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness are not specified, it remains crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and advocate for the safety and maintenance of this recreational water resource.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LOCUST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
230 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
41 |
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