Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN03926 |
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
Vigo County Cons. Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam?
Vigo Co. Cons. Club 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 Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam?
Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam is owned by Vigo County Cons. Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam?
Vigo Co. Cons. 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 Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam?
Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam last inspected?
Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.