Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C
Key Takeaway
Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 48.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 993 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03216 |
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
Lonnie Nelson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C?
Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C 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 Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C?
Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C is owned by Lonnie Nelson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C built?
Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C?
Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C 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 Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C?
Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C has a dam height of 26 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 Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C last inspected?
Chinook Mine Dam No. 5-C was last inspected on August 8, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.