Jawacdah Farms Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03031 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jawacdah Farms Dam #3?
Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 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 Jawacdah Farms Dam #3?
Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 built?
Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Jawacdah Farms Dam #3?
Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 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 Jawacdah Farms Dam #3?
Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 has a dam height of 35 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 Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 last inspected?
Jawacdah Farms Dam #3 was last inspected on February 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.