Elk Creek Dam No. 1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWashington
Nearest CityPUMPKIN CENTER
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY ELK CREEK
Coordinates38.67796, -85.96423

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage213 acre-ft
Max Storage213 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,280 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELK CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/31/2017
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00052
Federal IDIN00052
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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