Muddy Fork Structure No. 5
Key Takeaway
Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 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 | 53 ft (taller than 94.6% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 822 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00195 |
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
MUDDY FORK OF SILVER CREEK WATERSHED C.D
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Fork Structure No. 5?
Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 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 Muddy Fork Structure No. 5?
Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 is owned by MUDDY FORK OF SILVER CREEK WATERSHED C.D (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 built?
Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 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 Muddy Fork Structure No. 5?
Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 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 Muddy Fork Structure No. 5?
Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 has a dam height of 53 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 Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 last inspected?
Muddy Fork Structure No. 5 was last inspected on August 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.