Mason Dam No. 1 (South)
Key Takeaway
Mason Dam No. 1 (South) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 59.3% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00654 |
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
RUSSELL BARGEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mason Dam No. 1 (South)?
Mason Dam No. 1 (South) 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 Mason Dam No. 1 (South)?
Mason Dam No. 1 (South) is owned by RUSSELL BARGEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mason Dam No. 1 (South) built?
Mason Dam No. 1 (South) was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Mason Dam No. 1 (South)?
Mason Dam No. 1 (South) has a dam height of 29 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 Mason Dam No. 1 (South) last inspected?
Mason Dam No. 1 (South) was last inspected on March 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.