Ferdinand Forest Dam L-6

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyDubois
Nearest CitySAINT MEINRAD
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY HURRICANE CREEK
Coordinates38.26713, -86.76321

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage157 acre-ft
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,160 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerIN-DNR (STATE PARKS)
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/26/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN03756
Federal IDIN03756
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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