Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel)
Key Takeaway
Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 874 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 874 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,943 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00810 |
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
CITY OF FORT WAYNE UTILITIES
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel)?
Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) 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 Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel)?
Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) is owned by CITY OF FORT WAYNE UTILITIES (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) built?
Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel)?
Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel)?
Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) has a dam height of 10 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 Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) last inspected?
Hosey (Maumee River) Dam (In-Channel) was last inspected on January 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.