Dubois Community Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Dubois Community Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 48.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 468 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00035 |
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
COMMUNITY CLUB OF DUBOIS, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dubois Community Club Dam?
Dubois Community Club 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 Dubois Community Club Dam?
Dubois Community Club Dam is owned by COMMUNITY CLUB OF DUBOIS, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dubois Community Club Dam built?
Dubois Community Club Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Dubois Community Club Dam?
Dubois Community Club 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 Dubois Community Club Dam?
Dubois Community Club Dam 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 Dubois Community Club Dam last inspected?
Dubois Community Club Dam was last inspected on April 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.