Upper Big Blue River Structure No. 3

Indiana — Rush County — THREEMILE CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyRush
RiverTHREEMILE CREEK
Coordinates39.76150, -85.54355

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length840 ft
NID Storage3,840 acre-ft
Max Storage3,840 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 18, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBIG BLUE RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

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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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