Prairie Cr. Dam No. 1

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyVigo
Nearest CityPRAIRIE CREEK
River/StreamPRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates39.32498, -87.43752

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length964 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,715 acre-ft
Max Storage3,715 acre-ft
Normal Storage315 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge9,160 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPRAIRIE CREEK DAVIESS CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00196
Federal IDIN00196
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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