Elk Creek Dam No. 8

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWashington
Nearest CityLITTLE YORK-OFFSTREAM
River/StreamCOON CREEK
Coordinates38.65786, -85.90426

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage205 acre-ft
Max Storage205 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,737 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELK CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/27/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00066
Federal IDIN00066
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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