Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 3

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyRush
Nearest CityCARTHAGE
River/StreamTHREEMILE CREEK
Coordinates39.76150, -85.54355

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length840 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,840 acre-ft
Max Storage3,840 acre-ft
Normal Storage355 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge12,337 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBIG BLUE RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/18/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00231
Federal IDIN00231
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 2 1.4 mi Significant Raysville Dam 3.5 mi Undetermined Frank Alexander Lake Dam 3.6 mi Low Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 7-a 4.1 mi High Baker Dam 5.4 mi Low Castle Lake & Hills West Dam 6.4 mi Low Lake Haven Dam 6.9 mi High Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 13 10.8 mi Significant Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 14 11.3 mi Significant Giboney Lake Dam 14.5 mi High