Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 15

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyHenry
Nearest CityNEW CASTLE
River/StreamMOONSHINE RUN
Coordinates39.95985, -85.33366

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,460 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,072 acre-ft
Max Storage1,072 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge7,435 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBIG BLUE RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/07/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00179
Federal IDIN00179
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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