Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 2

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyRush
Nearest CityCARTHAGE
River/StreamGOOSE CREEK
Coordinates39.77672, -85.56232

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length562 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,208 acre-ft
Max Storage1,208 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBIG BLUE RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/16/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00227
Federal IDIN00227
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 3 1.4 mi Significant Raysville Dam 3.5 mi Undetermined Frank Alexander Lake Dam 4.2 mi Low Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 7-a 4.3 mi High Baker Dam 5.1 mi Low Castle Lake & Hills West Dam 5.9 mi Low Lake Haven Dam 6.4 mi High Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 13 10.5 mi Significant Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 14 11.2 mi Significant Giboney Lake Dam 14.2 mi High