F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1
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 Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 702 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00198 |
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
INDIANA F.F.A. FOUNDATION, INC.
Private
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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.