Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4
Key Takeaway
Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 98.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 301 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00497 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LITTLE WALNUT CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4?
Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4?
Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 is owned by LITTLE WALNUT CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 built?
Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4?
Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4?
Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 has a dam height of 66 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 Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 last inspected?
Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District Structure #4 was last inspected on April 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.