West Boggs Creek Structure No.
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Humidity
1 is a key flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Martin, Indiana. Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 51 feet and was completed in 1971. It serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction and recreation, with a storage capacity of 18,438 acre-feet and a drainage area of 13.27 square miles.
With a spillway width of 400 feet and a maximum discharge of 22,000 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water levels in West Boggs Creek. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2008 and a high hazard potential, regular inspections ensure its reliability and safety. Surrounded by a surface area of 621.9 acres, this dam is a vital component of the water resource management system in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2740 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
WEST BOGGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
621.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
13.27 |
Nid Storage |
18438 |
Structural Height |
51 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
51 |
East Fork White River At Shoals
|
2030cfs |
White River At Newberry
|
1050cfs |
Patoka River At Jasper
|
756cfs |
White River Above Petersburg
|
1220cfs |
White River At Petersburg
|
3540cfs |
East Fork White River Near Bedford
|
1420cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
West Boggs Park
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Montgomery Rec Park
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Martin State Forest
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Crane MWR Military
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