Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 18

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyHenry
Nearest CityNEW CASTLE
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY BIG BLUE RIVER
Coordinates39.98489, -85.36812

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length875 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,420 acre-ft
Max Storage2,420 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUPPER BIG BLUE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/13/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN03930
Federal IDIN03930
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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