Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8
Key Takeaway
Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 702 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03902 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
IDNR - DIVISION OF FORESTRY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8?
Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8?
Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 is owned by IDNR - DIVISION OF FORESTRY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 built?
Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8?
Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8?
Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 has a dam height of 39 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 Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 last inspected?
Anderson River Watershed Structure U-8 was last inspected on April 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.