Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 23 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Indiana, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 23
The primary purpose of Middle Fork of Anderson River - No. 23 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 Department of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Coon Branch near Bristow.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Bristow |
| River/Stream | Coon Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.15718, -86.71189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03918 |
| Federal ID | IN03918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |