Lake George Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyLake
River/StreamDEEP RIVER
Coordinates41.53488, -87.25773

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1846 (180 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,450 acre-ft
Max Storage3,450 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area242 acres
Drainage Area124 sq mi
Max Discharge3,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerLAKE COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/25/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00350
Federal IDIN00350
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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