J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee
J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee is an earth dam located in Huntington County, Indiana, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee
The primary purpose of J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Chicago District (federal). It impounds the Wabash River near Huntington.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 900 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 707 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Huntington |
| Nearest City | Huntington |
| River/Stream | Wabash River |
| Coordinates | 40.82833, -85.41329 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 900 acres |
| Drainage Area | 707 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Chicago District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03006 |
| Federal ID | IN03006S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |