Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11
Key Takeaway
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 879 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03917 |
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
MIDDLE FORK OF ANDERSON CONSERV. DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 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 Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 is owned by MIDDLE FORK OF ANDERSON CONSERV. DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 built?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 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 Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 has a dam height of 32 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 Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 last inspected?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 11 was last inspected on November 18, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.