F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY NINEVEH CREEK· Johnson, Indiana· Built 1971· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 72.9% in IN)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge702 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDIN00198

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 26, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

INDIANA F.F.A. FOUNDATION, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1?

F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 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 F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1?

F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 is owned by INDIANA F.F.A. FOUNDATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 built?

F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1?

F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 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 F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1?

F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 has a dam height of 33 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 F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 last inspected?

F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 was last inspected on January 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.