Prairie Cr. Dam No. 1

Indiana — Vigo County — PRAIRIE CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyVigo
RiverPRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates39.32498, -87.43752

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length964 ft
NID Storage3,715 acre-ft
Max Storage3,715 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 5, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPRAIRIE CREEK DAVIESS CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameIndustrial Park Lake

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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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