Brush Creek Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Brush Creek Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 47 ft (taller than 91.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Max Discharge | 9,135 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | IN00013 |
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
Camp Atterbury
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Brush Creek Reservoir?
Brush Creek Reservoir 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 Brush Creek Reservoir?
Brush Creek Reservoir is owned by Camp Atterbury (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brush Creek Reservoir built?
Brush Creek Reservoir was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Brush Creek Reservoir?
Brush Creek Reservoir 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 Brush Creek Reservoir?
Brush Creek Reservoir has a dam height of 47 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 Brush Creek Reservoir last inspected?
Brush Creek Reservoir was last inspected on August 12, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.