Thunderbird Lake Dam
Indiana — Sullivan County — TURMAN CREEK
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| River | TURMAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.21610, -87.42424 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,749 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,749 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 101 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 12, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | INDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC CO., INC. |
| Other Name | Thunderbird Mine Dam, Ayrshire Dam |
Location Map
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.