Star Mill Dam
Star Mill Dam is a concrete dam located in LaGrange County, Indiana, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Star Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Star Mill Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Richard Muntz (private). It impounds the Fawn River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 362 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 164 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange |
| River/Stream | Fawn River |
| Coordinates | 41.74554, -85.43658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 164 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | RICHARD MUNTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03700 |
| Federal ID | IN03700 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |