Bean Blossom Dam
Key Takeaway
Bean Blossom Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 27.4% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 298 ft |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 567 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00361 |
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
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bean Blossom Dam?
Bean Blossom Dam 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 Bean Blossom Dam?
Bean Blossom Dam is owned by information not available (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bean Blossom Dam built?
Bean Blossom Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Bean Blossom Dam?
Bean Blossom Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bean Blossom Dam?
Bean Blossom Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Bean Blossom Dam last inspected?
Bean Blossom Dam was last inspected on November 15, 1993. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.