Thompson Ditch Dam, also known as Hulman Lake Dam, is a crucial structure in Vigo, Indiana, designed by HURST-ROCHE AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Completed in 1977, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Thompson Ditch. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 850 feet, the dam provides essential protection to the surrounding area with a storage capacity of 1170 acre-feet.
Despite its important role in flood control, Thompson Ditch Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a high hazard potential. The last inspection in October 2018 highlighted the need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. The dam's spillway, outlet gates, and overall structural integrity are areas that require attention to enhance its performance and safety.
With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history of state regulation and inspection, Thompson Ditch Dam remains a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. Efforts to address its current condition and implement necessary risk management measures will be essential to ensure the continued protection of the surrounding communities and water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
THOMPSON DITCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
53 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
3.08 |
Nid Storage |
1170 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Wabash River At Terre Haute
|
2380cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville
|
100cfs |
Eel River At Bowling Green
|
145cfs |
Wabash River At Montezuma
|
2160cfs |
Mill Creek Near Cataract
|
29cfs |
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
|
2610cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Wildwood
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Hawthorne County Park
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Fowler County Park
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