J. Edward Roush Dam - Star of Hope Levee

Indiana — Huntington County — WABASH RIVER

Location

StateIndiana
CountyHuntington
RiverWABASH RIVER
Coordinates40.82833, -85.41329

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage153,100 acre-ft
Max Storage153,100 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 23, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Chicago District
Other NameJ. Edward Roush Lake

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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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