Terre Haute Boys Club Dam

WELCHEL BRANCH· Parke, Indiana· Built 1969· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Terre Haute Boys Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 79.8% in IN)
Dam Length360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage249 acre-ft
Normal Storage136 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,549 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDIN00175

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 15, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

GORDON BOYD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Terre Haute Boys Club Dam?

Terre Haute Boys Club Dam 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 Terre Haute Boys Club Dam?

Terre Haute Boys Club Dam is owned by GORDON BOYD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Terre Haute Boys Club Dam built?

Terre Haute Boys Club Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Terre Haute Boys Club Dam?

Terre Haute Boys Club 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 Terre Haute Boys Club Dam?

Terre Haute Boys Club Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Terre Haute Boys Club Dam last inspected?

Terre Haute Boys Club Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.