Reservoir No. 26 Dam
Key Takeaway
Reservoir No. 26 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 13.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03975 |
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
DIVISON OF FORESTRY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Reservoir No. 26 Dam?
Reservoir No. 26 Dam 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 Reservoir No. 26 Dam?
Reservoir No. 26 Dam is owned by DIVISON OF FORESTRY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reservoir No. 26 Dam built?
Reservoir No. 26 Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Reservoir No. 26 Dam?
Reservoir No. 26 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Reservoir No. 26 Dam?
Reservoir No. 26 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Reservoir No. 26 Dam last inspected?
Reservoir No. 26 Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.