Chinook Mine Dam No. 17
Chinook Mine Dam No. 17 is an earth dam located in Vigo County, Indiana, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chinook Mine Dam No. 17
Chinook Mine Dam No. 17 is a dam in Vigo, Indiana. The dam is owned by Sundance Land And Cattle C O. (private). It impounds the Honey Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,222 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| River/Stream | Honey Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.45583, -87.25061 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,553 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,980 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SUNDANCE LAND AND CATTLE C O. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03910 |
| Federal ID | IN03910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |