Elk Creek Dam No. 6

Indiana — Washington County — UNNAMED TRIBUTARY ELK CREEK

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWashington
RiverUNNAMED TRIBUTARY ELK CREEK
Coordinates38.65531, -85.93577

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 20, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerELK CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Other NameMorgan 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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