Terre Haute Boys Club Dam
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 Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,549 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00175 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
GORDON BOYD
Private
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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.