Refuse Reservoir Dam So.
Key Takeaway
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 2,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 400 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00033 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Andy Short
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Refuse Reservoir Dam So.?
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Refuse Reservoir Dam So.?
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. is owned by Andy Short (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Refuse Reservoir Dam So. built?
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Refuse Reservoir Dam So.?
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Refuse Reservoir Dam So.?
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. has a dam height of 38 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 Refuse Reservoir Dam So. last inspected?
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. was last inspected on July 24, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.