Claybridge At Springmill Dam
Claybridge At Springmill Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Indiana, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Claybridge At Springmill Dam
The primary purpose of Claybridge At Springmill 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 Dick Scott (private). It impounds the Elliot Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 09/16/2016.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| River/Stream | Elliot Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.96760, -86.17243 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dick Scott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03689 |
| Federal ID | IN03689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |