Elk Creek Dam No. 6

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWashington
Nearest CityLITTLE YORK-OFFSTREAM
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY ELK CREEK
Coordinates38.65531, -85.93577

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,497 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELK CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/20/2017
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00040
Federal IDIN00040
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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