Potato Creek State Park Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountySt. Joseph
River/StreamPOTATO CREEK
Coordinates41.54930, -86.37092

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,000 acre-ft
Max Storage9,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,220 acre-ft
Surface Area345 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge10,770 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJim Webb
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/14/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00517
Federal IDIN00517
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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