West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1
Key Takeaway
West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 51 ft (taller than 93.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 2,740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 622 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00213 |
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
DAVIESS MARTIN COUNTY JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1?
West Boggs Creek Structure 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 West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1?
West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 is owned by DAVIESS MARTIN COUNTY JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 built?
West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1?
West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1?
West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 has a dam height of 51 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 West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 last inspected?
West Boggs Creek Structure No. 1 was last inspected on December 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.