U 38 (birdeye Dam)
U 38 (birdeye Dam) is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Indiana, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About U 38 (birdeye Dam)
The primary purpose of U 38 (birdeye Dam) 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the S Fork Mitchell Ck Anderson R near Adyeville.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,665 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2018.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Adyeville |
| River/Stream | S Fork Mitchell Ck Anderson R |
| Coordinates | 38.30001, -86.68000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,665 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,965 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN04038 |
| Federal ID | IN04038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |