Thompson Ditch Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyVigo
River/StreamTHOMPSON DITCH
Coordinates39.44613, -87.35302

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,170 acre-ft
Max Storage1,170 acre-ft
Normal Storage860 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge5,187 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTERRE HAUTE SANITARY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/29/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00498
Federal IDIN00498
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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