Thunderbird Lake Dam

Indiana — Sullivan County — TURMAN CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountySullivan
RiverTURMAN CREEK
Coordinates39.21610, -87.42424

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
NID Storage4,749 acre-ft
Max Storage4,749 acre-ft
Surface Area101 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerINDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
Other NameThunderbird Mine Dam, Ayrshire Dam

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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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