Upper Wabash Structure No. 3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMercer
Nearest CityNEW CORYDON
River/StreamFORT CREEK
Coordinates40.39250, -84.79583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,955 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,714 acre-ft
Max Storage1,714 acre-ft
Normal Storage394 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge9,598 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWabash River Conservancy District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00579
Federal IDOH00579
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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