Prairie Cr. Dam No. 3

Indiana — Vigo County — PRAIRIE CREEK TRIBUTARY

Location

StateIndiana
CountyVigo
RiverPRAIRIE CREEK TRIBUTARY
Coordinates39.28508, -87.47335

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage383 acre-ft
Max Storage383 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 3, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPRAIRIE CR.-VIGO CONSERV. DIST.
Other NamePrairie Creek Park

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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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