Black Beauty No. 3
Key Takeaway
Black Beauty No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 38.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03161 |
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
CHRIS AND BERNITA HEIM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Black Beauty No. 3?
Black Beauty No. 3 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 Black Beauty No. 3?
Black Beauty No. 3 is owned by CHRIS AND BERNITA HEIM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Black Beauty No. 3 built?
Black Beauty No. 3 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Black Beauty No. 3?
Black Beauty No. 3 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 Black Beauty No. 3?
Black Beauty No. 3 has a dam height of 24 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 Black Beauty No. 3 last inspected?
Black Beauty No. 3 was last inspected on November 20, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.