Refuse Reservoir Dam So.
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. is an earth dam located in Warrick County, Indiana, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Refuse Reservoir Dam So.
Refuse Reservoir Dam So. is a dam in Warrick, Indiana. The dam is owned by Andy Short (private).
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 2,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 89 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 400 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Coordinates | 38.08738, -87.35405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 400 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Andy Short |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00033 |
| Federal ID | IN00033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |