Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7
Key Takeaway
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 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 | 44 ft (taller than 90.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00192 |
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
MIDDLE FORK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 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 Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 is owned by MIDDLE FORK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 built?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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. 7?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 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. 7?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 has a dam height of 44 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. 7 last inspected?
Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 7 was last inspected on May 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.