Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 50 ft (taller than 92.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,282 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00820 |
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
TWIN RUSH CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1?
Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 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 Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1?
Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 is owned by TWIN RUSH CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 built?
Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1?
Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1?
Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 50 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 Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Twin-Rush Creek Dam No. 1 was last inspected on August 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.