Ferdinand Forest Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyDubois
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY HURRICANE CREEK
Coordinates38.25247, -86.77203

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage677 acre-ft
Max Storage677 acre-ft
Normal Storage367 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge298 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/07/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN00301
Federal IDIN00301
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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