A.B. Brown Power Plant
Key Takeaway
A.B. Brown Power Plant is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 68 ft (taller than 98.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 161 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00516 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lansey Holm
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of A.B. Brown Power Plant?
A.B. Brown Power Plant is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates A.B. Brown Power Plant?
A.B. Brown Power Plant is owned by Lansey Holm (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was A.B. Brown Power Plant built?
A.B. Brown Power Plant was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of A.B. Brown Power Plant?
A.B. Brown Power Plant serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is A.B. Brown Power Plant?
A.B. Brown Power Plant has a dam height of 68 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was A.B. Brown Power Plant last inspected?
A.B. Brown Power Plant was last inspected on October 7, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.