Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam

Indiana — Delaware County — PRAIRIE CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
RiverPRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates40.14653, -85.29362

Physical Characteristics

NID Height61 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length3,100 ft
NID Storage36,670 acre-ft
Max Storage36,670 acre-ft
Surface Area1,275 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 4, 2019
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerIndiana-American Water Co Inc

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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