Gibson Generating Plant Dam

Indiana — Gibson County — COFFEE BAYOU

Location

StateIndiana
CountyGibson
RiverCOFFEE BAYOU
Coordinates38.33521, -87.77213

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length40,000 ft
NID Storage43,500 acre-ft
Max Storage43,500 acre-ft
Surface Area2,944 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2020
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDUKE ENERGY LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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