Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| River/Stream | PRAIRIE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.14653, -85.29362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36,670 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36,670 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,597 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Indiana-American Water Co Inc |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |