Thunderbird Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
River/StreamTURMAN CREEK
Coordinates39.21610, -87.42424

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,749 acre-ft
Max Storage4,749 acre-ft
Normal Storage477 acre-ft
Surface Area101 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge21,300 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

OwnerINDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/12/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00155
Federal IDIN00155
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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