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Chinook Mine Dam No. 7

Vigo CountyIndiana

Chinook Mine Dam No. 7 is an earth dam located in Vigo County, Indiana. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Chinook Mine Dam No. 7

Chinook Mine Dam No. 7 is a dam in Vigo, Indiana. The dam is owned by Lonnie Nelson (private).

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 812 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.

The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/1988. That was over 37 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyVigo
Coordinates39.46260, -87.24792

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length812 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage166 acre-ft
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,150 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerLonnie Nelson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/22/1988
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN03214
Federal IDIN03214
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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